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こぶ

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

Noun
Usually kana
Freq #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.

Kanji in this Word

15 strokes
Frequency: 2373

Meanings

lump
swelling

Readings

On — Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
リュウ
Kun — Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
こぶ
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