虜
虜
captive, barbarian, low epithet for the enemy
13 strokesFrequency 1,678JLPT N1Grade 8
On
リョロ
Kun
とりことりく
Dictionary
Common Words
1
prisoner (of war); POW; captive
Examples
その捕虜には威厳があった。
The prisoner of war bore himself with great dignity.
1
captive; prisoner
2
victim (of love, etc.); slave (to one's lust, etc.)
Examples
その音楽は全員をとりこにした。
The music lured everyone.
1
Historical term
northern barbarian tribes surrounding ancient China
2
Derogatory; Rare term
foreigner; barbarian tribe
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