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にんにく

Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word にんにく

ニンニク
大蒜
Noun
Usually kana
Freq #39592
1

garlic (Allium sativum)

Examples
にんにくは強いにおいを放つ。
Garlic gives off a strong odor.

Kanji in this Word

3 strokes
Frequency: 7
JLPT N4
Grade 1

Meanings

large
big

Readings

On — Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
ダイ
タイ
Kun — Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
おお-
おお.きい
-おお.いに
Nanori — Specialized readings used in names
うふ
おう
たかし
とも
はじめ
ひろ
ひろし
まさ
まさる
もと
13 strokes

Meanings

garlic

Readings

On — Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
サン
Kun — Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
にんにく
ひる
のびる
13 strokes

Meanings

garlic

Readings

On — Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
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