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上位語

Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 上位語

じょういご
Noun
1

Linguistics

hypernym; hyperonym

Kanji in this Word

3 strokes
Frequency: 35
JLPT N4
Grade 1

Meanings

above
up

Readings

On — Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
ジョウ
ショウ
シャン
Kun — Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
うえ
-うえ
うわ-
かみ
あ.げる
-あ.げる
あ.がる
-あ.がる
あ.がり
-あ.がり
のぼ.る
のぼ.り
のぼ.せる
のぼ.す
たてまつ.る
Nanori — Specialized readings used in names
あおい
あげ
かき
かず
かん
こう
のぼり
ほつ
7 strokes
Frequency: 276
JLPT N2
Grade 4

Meanings

rank
grade
throne
crown
about
some

Readings

On — Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
Kun — Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
くらい
ぐらい
Nanori — Specialized readings used in names
ぞき
14 strokes
Frequency: 301
JLPT N4
Grade 2

Meanings

word
speech
language

Readings

On — Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
Kun — Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
かた.る
かた.らう
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