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スフィンクス

Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word スフィンクス

獅子女
Noun
Usually kana
Freq #45852
1

sphinx

Examples
「もしおまえが私のなぞなぞ答えられたら、私はおまえを無事に通してやる」とスフィンクスは言った。
"I will let you pass safely," the Sphinx said, "if you can answer my riddle."

Kanji in this Word

13 strokes
Frequency: 1914
Grade 9

Meanings

lion

Readings

On — Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
Kun — Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
しし
3 strokes
Frequency: 72
JLPT N4
Grade 1

Meanings

child
sign of the rat
11PM-1AM
first sign of Chinese zodiac

Readings

On — Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
Kun — Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
-こ
Nanori — Specialized readings used in names
ねっ
3 strokes
Frequency: 151
JLPT N4
Grade 1

Meanings

woman
female

Readings

On — Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
ジョ
ニョ
ニョウ
Kun — Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
おんな
Nanori — Specialized readings used in names
おな
つき
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