Word details

スフィンクス

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

Dictionary

Entry

スフィンクス獅子女NounUsually kanaFreq #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."

Character notes

Kanji in this Word

lion

13 strokesFrequency 1,914Grade 9

On

Kun

しし

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

3 strokesFrequency 72JLPT N4Grade 1

On

Kun

-こ

Nanori

ねっ

woman, female

3 strokesFrequency 151JLPT N4Grade 1

On

ジョニョニョウ

Kun

おんな

Nanori

おなつき

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