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五明

Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 五明.

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Entry

五明みょうNounFreq #169230
1

Historical term

the five sciences of ancient India (grammar and composition, arts and mathematics, medicine, logic, and philosophy)

Character notes

Kanji in this Word

five

4 strokesFrequency 31JLPT N4Grade 1

On

Kun

いついつ.つ

Nanori

さつ

bright, light

8 strokesFrequency 67JLPT N3Grade 2

On

メイミョウミン

Kun

あ.かりあか.るいあか.るむあか.らむあき.らかあ.ける-あ.けあ.くあ.くるあ.かす

Nanori

あきらあけあすきらさやさやかとしはる

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