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乙

Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 乙

乙
おつ
オツ
Freq #16352
1

Common noun

(the) second (party, rank, etc.); B (grade); the latter

Examples
甲の損は乙の得。
One man's gain is another man's loss.
2

Adjectival nouns or quasi-adjectives (keiyodoshi)

stylish; chic; smart; witty; tasty

Examples
彼女の着物と帯の取り合わせはおつだね。
Her kimono and obi combination is smart, isn't it?
3

Adjectival nouns or quasi-adjectives (keiyodoshi)

strange; quaint; queer

4

Abbreviation; Slang; Expressions

thank you; good job

5

Abbreviation; Slang; Expressions

see you; goodbye; goodnight

Kanji in this Word

乙
1 strokes
Frequency: 1841
JLPT N1
Grade 8

Meanings

the latter
duplicate
strange
witty
fishhook radical (no. 5)

Readings

On — Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
オツ
イツ
Kun — Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
おと-
きのと
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