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ほのか

Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word ほのか

仄か
側か
~な Adj.
Usually kana
Freq #7198
1

faint; indistinct; dim; vague; subtle; delicate

Examples
ほのかな光が俺のねじれた視界を幻影に変えてゆく。
Light shines on my sigh of doubt.

Kanji in this Word

4 strokes

Meanings

be seen dimly
suggest
intimate
faint
stupid
hint

Readings

On — Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
ソク
Kun — Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
ほの.か
ほの-
ほの.めかす
ほの.めく
かたむ.く
11 strokes
Frequency: 216
JLPT N2
Grade 4

Meanings

side
lean
oppose
regret

Readings

On — Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
ソク
Kun — Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
かわ
がわ
そば
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