Word details

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

Dictionary

Entry

Freq #13736
1

Prefix

sub-; second-rate; inferior

2

Prefix; Chemistry

-ous (indicating a low oxidation state); -ite

3

Abbreviation; Common noun

Asia

4

Abbreviation; Common noun

Argentina

5

Abbreviation; Common noun

Arabia

6

Abbreviation; Obsolete term; Common noun; Used in Meiji era, now replaced by 米

America; American person

Character notes

Kanji in this Word

Asia, rank next, come after, -ous

7 strokesFrequency 1,509JLPT N1Grade 8

On

Kun

つ.ぐ

Nanori

つぎつぐ

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