Word details
例
Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 例.
Dictionary
Entry
1
example; instance; illustration; case
Examples
彼は例を示して自分の理論を説明した。
He illustrated his theory with examples.
2
precedent
Examples
彼女はこれまでに例のないほどの偉大な科学者だった。
She was as great a scientist as ever lived.
3
custom; habit; practice; usage
Character notes
Kanji in this Word
例
example, custom, usage, precedent
8 strokesFrequency 399JLPT N2Grade 4
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