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おでこ

Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word おでこ

お凸
Noun
Usually kana
Freq #10526
1

brow; forehead

Examples
前髪が、おでこにかからないように髪を上げることをおすすめします。
I recommend putting up your hair so your fringe doesn't get on your forehead.
2

prominent forehead; beetle brow

3

Colloquial; Fishing

not catching anything

Kanji in this Word

5 strokes
Frequency: 2143
JLPT N1
Grade 8

Meanings

convex
beetle brow
uneven

Readings

On — Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
トツ
Kun — Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
でこ
12 strokes
Frequency: 1087
JLPT N2
Grade 8

Meanings

honorable
manipulate
govern

Readings

On — Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
ギョ
Kun — Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
おん-
お-
み-
Nanori — Specialized readings used in names
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