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JLPT N1
Grade 8

Meanings

nun

Readings

On — Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
Kun — Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
あま

Common Words

Noun
Freq #24925
1

Abbreviation; Noun, used as a suffix; Buddhism

bhikkhuni (fully ordained nun)

2

Abbreviation

Indonesia

印度尼西亜
Noun
Usually kana
Freq #39811
1

Indonesia

Examples
その船は原料をインドネシアから輸送している。
The ship transports raw materials from Indonesia.
そう
Noun
Freq #42965
1

Buddhist nun

2

Catholic nun; sister

Examples
尼僧はお祈りをして十字を切った。
The nun prayed and crossed herself.
安母尼亜
Noun
Usually kana
Freq #46166
1

ammonia

Examples
アンモニアは、非常に強い匂いをもった液体または気体である。
Ammonia is a colorless liquid or gas with a very strong smell.
Noun
Freq #50303
1

Buddhist nun

2

Catholic nun; sister

3

Derogatory; Dated term; Word usually written using kana alone; Usu. written as アマ; also as 阿魔

bitch

4

Slang; Abbr. of 尼崎

Amagasaki (city in Hyogo Prefecture)

5

Internet slang

Amazon (online retailer)

馬尼剌
Noun
Usually kana
Freq #52901
1

Manila (Philippines)

Examples
船は明日マニラに向けて出発する。
The ship is about to sail for Manila tomorrow.
雪特尼
Noun
Usually kana
Freq #53003
1

Sydney

Examples
シドニーは天然の美しい港がある。
Sydney has a beautiful natural harbor.
尼羅
Noun
Usually kana
Freq #55219
1

Nile (river)

Examples
私たちはエジプトといえばナイル川を思い出す。
We associate Egypt with the Nile.
羅馬尼亜
Noun
Usually kana
Freq #58009
1

Romania; Rumania

でら
Noun
Freq #62059
1

Buddhism

nunnery; convent

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