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亡霊

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

うれい
Noun
Freq #9505
1

departed spirit; soul of the dead

Examples
彼女は亡霊を見て髪を逆立てた。
When she saw the ghost, her hair stood on end.
2

ghost; apparition

Kanji in this Word

3 strokes
Frequency: 661
JLPT N2
Grade 6

Meanings

deceased
the late
dying
perish

Readings

On — Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
ボウ
モウ
Kun — Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
な.い
な.き-
ほろ.びる
ほろ.ぶ
ほろ.ぼす
15 strokes
Frequency: 1458
JLPT N1
Grade 8

Meanings

spirits
soul

Readings

On — Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
レイ
リョウ
Kun — Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
たま
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