代名詞
Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 代名詞
1
Grammar
pronoun
Examples
関係代名詞は「接続詞+代名詞」のはたらきをしています。
Relative pronouns perform as 'conjunction + pronoun'.
2
synonym; classic example; pattern; byword; representative
Examples
「クレオパトラ」は美人の代名詞になっている。
The name Cleopatra has become a byword for a beautiful woman.
Kanji in this Word
代
5 strokes
Frequency: 66
JLPT N3
Grade 3
Meanings
substitute
change
convert
replace
period
age
counter for decades of ages, eras, etc.
generation
charge
rate
fee
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
ダイ
タイ
Kun
— Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
か.わる
かわ.る
かわ.り
か.わり
-がわ.り
-が.わり
か.える
よ
しろ
Nanori
— Specialized readings used in names
す
名
6 strokes
Frequency: 177
JLPT N4
Grade 1
Meanings
name
noted
distinguished
reputation
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
メイ
ミョウ
Kun
— Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
な
-な
Nanori
— Specialized readings used in names
と
詞
12 strokes
Frequency: 1636
JLPT N2
Grade 6
Meanings
part of speech
words
poetry
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
シ
Kun
— Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
ことば
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