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人質

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

とじち
Noun
Freq #4039
1

hostage

Examples
人質は解放されるだろう。
The hostages will be released.

Kanji in this Word

2 strokes
Frequency: 5
JLPT N4
Grade 1

Meanings

person

Readings

On — Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
ジン
ニン
Kun — Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
ひと
-り
-と
Nanori — Specialized readings used in names
ひこ
ふみ
15 strokes
Frequency: 389
JLPT N3
Grade 5

Meanings

substance
quality
matter
temperament

Readings

On — Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
シツ
シチ
Kun — Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
たち
ただ.す
もと
わりふ
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