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おにぼうずぎす

Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word おにぼうずぎす

鬼坊主鱚
オニボウズギス
Noun
Usually kana
1

black swallower (Chiasmodon niger)

Kanji in this Word

10 strokes
Frequency: 1557
JLPT N1
Grade 8

Meanings

ghost
devil

Readings

On — Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
Kun — Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
おに
おに-
7 strokes
Frequency: 1832
JLPT N2
Grade 8

Meanings

boy
priest's residence
priest

Readings

On — Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
ボウ
ボッ
5 strokes
Frequency: 95
JLPT N3
Grade 3

Meanings

lord
chief
master
main thing
principal

Readings

On — Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
シュ
シュウ
Kun — Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
ぬし
おも
あるじ
Nanori — Specialized readings used in names
かず
もん
23 strokes

Meanings

sillaginoid
(kokuji)

Readings

Kun — Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
きす
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