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典型

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

んけい
Noun
Freq #24638
1

type; pattern; model; epitome; exemplar; archetype; perfect example

Examples
彼女はあらゆる婦徳の典型である。
She incarnates all womanly virtues.

Kanji in this Word

8 strokes
Frequency: 1055
JLPT N1
Grade 4

Meanings

code
ceremony
law
rule

Readings

On — Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
テン
デン
Kun — Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
ふみ
のり
Nanori — Specialized readings used in names
すけ
つね
9 strokes
Frequency: 482
JLPT N2
Grade 5

Meanings

mould
type
model

Readings

On — Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
ケイ
Kun — Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
かた
-がた
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