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ぼたん

Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word ぼたん

牡丹
ぼうたん
ボタン
Noun
Freq #23652
1

Word usually written using kana alone

tree peony (Paeonia suffruticosa); moutan

2

ぼたん only

wild boar (meat)

Kanji in this Word

7 strokes
Frequency: 2155
Grade 9

Meanings

male

Readings

On — Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
ボウ
Kun — Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
おす
お-
おん-
4 strokes
Frequency: 1402
JLPT N1
Grade 8

Meanings

rust-colored
red
red lead
pills
sincerity

Readings

On — Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
タン
Kun — Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
Nanori — Specialized readings used in names
たみ
まこと
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