ほら
Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word ほら
1
boasting; bragging; big talk
Examples
嘘ではないにしろ、ホラに近い。
If not a lie, close to a boast.
2
Abbreviation; Orig. meaning
conch (esp. Charonia tritonis); trumpet shell
Kanji in this Word
法
8 strokes
Frequency: 100
JLPT N2
Grade 4
Meanings
method
law
rule
principle
model
system
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
ホウ
ハッ
ホッ
フラン
Kun
— Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
のり
Nanori
— Specialized readings used in names
ほ
螺
17 strokes
Grade 9
Meanings
small, edible, helical fresh-water mollusk
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
ラ
Kun
— Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
にし
にな
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