Word details
ハチ公
Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word ハチ公.
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Entry
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Historical term
Hachikō; Akita dog that waited every day at Shibuya station for the return of his owner (1923-1935)
Examples
忠犬ハチ公の像は渋谷駅前に立っている。
The statue of Hachiko, the faithful dog, stands in front of Shibuya Station.
Character notes
Kanji in this Word
公
public, prince, official, governmental
4 strokesFrequency 118JLPT N2Grade 2
On
コウク
Kun
おおやけ
Nanori
あきらききみきんたかただしともひろまさ
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