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卯

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

う
ぼう
Noun
Freq #40163
1

the Rabbit (fourth sign of the Chinese zodiac); the Hare

2

hour of the Rabbit (around 6am, 5-7am, or 6-8am)

3

Obsolete term

east

4

Obsolete term

second month in the lunar calendar

Kanji in this Word

卯
5 strokes
Frequency: 2400
JLPT N1
Grade 9

Meanings

sign of the hare or rabbit
fourth sign of Chinese zodiac
5-7AM
east

Readings

On β€” Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
γƒœγ‚¦
ヒウ
Kun β€” Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
う
Nanori β€” Specialized readings used in names
あきら
しげる
い
πŸ“

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