Word details

あざ

Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word あざ.

Dictionary

Entry

アザNounUsually kanaFreq #13602
1

birthmark; nevus

Examples
小さなあざは彼女の美しさを少しも損なわなかった。
The tiny birthmark took nothing from her loveliness.
2

bruise

Examples
彼は全身あざだらけだった。
He was covered with bruises.

Character notes

Kanji in this Word

birthmark, mole

12 strokes

On

Kun

あざほくろ

mole, scar, blemish

26 strokes

On

アンエン

Kun

ほくろ

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