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こうもり

Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word こうもり

蝙蝠
コウモリ
かわほり
んぷく
Noun
Freq #18459
1

Word usually written using kana alone

bat (Chiroptera spp.)

Examples
あれが蝙蝠ですか。
Is that a bat?
2

Abbreviation

umbrella

3

Derogatory

opportunist; turncoat

Kanji in this Word

15 strokes

Meanings

bat

Readings

On — Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
ヘン
Kun — Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
こうもり
15 strokes

Meanings

bat

Readings

On — Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
フク
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