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名探偵

Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 名探偵

めいたんてい
Noun
Freq #13810
1

great detective

Examples
ホームズさんはパイプの大の愛用者で、名探偵です。
Holmes is a great pipe man as well as a great detective.

Kanji in this Word

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
Nanori — Specialized readings used in names
11 strokes
Frequency: 930
JLPT N2
Grade 6

Meanings

grope
search
look for

Readings

On — Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
タン
Kun — Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
さぐ.る
さが.す
11 strokes
Frequency: 1857
JLPT N1
Grade 8

Meanings

spy

Readings

On — Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
テイ
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