Word details

ぼんのくぼ

Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word ぼんのくぼ.

Dictionary

Entry

んのくぼ盆の窪NounExpressionUsually kanaFreq #98342
1

hollow at nape of the neck

2

Archaic

toddler's shaved hairstyle leaving a small portion at the nape (esp. Edo period)

Character notes

Kanji in this Word

basin, lantern festival, tray

9 strokesFrequency 1,654JLPT N1Grade 8

On

ボン

depression, cave in, sink, become hollow

14 strokesFrequency 1,853Grade 9

On

Kun

くぼ.むくぼ.みくぼ.まるくぼ

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