こぶ
Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word こぶ
1
bump; lump; protuberance; swelling
Examples
ラクダは背中のこぶに大量の脂肪をためることができる。
A camel can store a large amount of fat in the hump on its back.
Kanji in this Word
瘤
15 strokes
Frequency: 2373
Meanings
lump
swelling
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
リュウ
ル
Kun
— Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
こぶ
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