Word details
乙
Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 乙.
Dictionary
Entry
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
Character notes
Kanji in this Word
乙
the latter, duplicate, strange, witty, fishhook radical (no. 5)
1 strokesFrequency 1,841JLPT N1Grade 8
On
オツイツ
Kun
おと-きのと
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