Word details

こぶ

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

Dictionary

Entry

こぶ瘤NounUsually kanaFreq #23386
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.

Character notes

Kanji in this Word

瘤

lump, swelling

15 strokesFrequency 2,373

On

リュウル

Kun

こぶ

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