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古言

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

古諺
げん
Noun
Freq #69861
1

old saying; old expression

2

old language; ancient language; archaic word

Kanji in this Word

5 strokes
Frequency: 509
JLPT N4
Grade 2

Meanings

old

Readings

On — Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
Kun — Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
ふる.い
ふる-
-ふる.す
Nanori — Specialized readings used in names
ふゆ
7 strokes
Frequency: 83
JLPT N4
Grade 2

Meanings

say
word

Readings

On — Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
ゲン
ゴン
Kun — Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
い.う
こと
Nanori — Specialized readings used in names
とき
16 strokes
Grade 9

Meanings

proverb

Readings

On — Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
ゲン
Kun — Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
ことわざ
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