Word details
でくのぼう
Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word でくのぼう.
Dictionary
Entry
1
doll; puppet
2
Derogatory
blockhead; idiot; useless person; good-for-nothing
Examples
彼はでくの坊にすぎない。
He is no better than a fool.
Character notes
Kanji in this Word
木
tree, wood
4 strokesFrequency 317JLPT N4Grade 1
On
ボクモク
Kun
きこ-
Nanori
ぐももと
偶
accidentally, even number, couple, man & wife, same kind
11 strokesFrequency 1,602JLPT N2Grade 8
On
グウ
Kun
たま
坊
boy, priest's residence, priest
7 strokesFrequency 1,832JLPT N2Grade 8
On
ボウボッ
棒
rod, stick, cane, pole, club, line
12 strokesFrequency 1,455JLPT N2Grade 6
On
ボウ
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