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ものぐさ

Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word ものぐさ

物臭
~な Adj.
Noun
Usually kana
Freq #52698
1

laziness; lazy person

Examples
彼は大変ものぐさな男だ。
He is such a lazy fellow.

Kanji in this Word

8 strokes
Frequency: 215
JLPT N3
Grade 3

Meanings

thing
object
matter

Readings

On — Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
ブツ
モツ
Kun — Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
もの
もの-
9 strokes
Frequency: 1760
JLPT N1
Grade 8

Meanings

stinking
ill-smelling
suspicious looking
odor
savor
fragrance
be fragrant
stink
glow
be bright

Readings

On — Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
シュウ
Kun — Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
くさ.い
-くさ.い
にお.う
にお.い
19 strokes

Meanings

languid
be lazy
be negligent

Readings

On — Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
ラン
ライ
Kun — Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
ものうい
おこたる
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