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図鑑

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

かん
Noun
Freq #17852
1

pictorial book; picture book; illustrated reference book; identification manual; field guide

Examples
昔は、平気で昆虫触れたのに、今は、図鑑を見るだけでもだめ。
When I was a kid, touching bugs didn't bother me a bit. Now I can hardly stand looking at pictures of them.

Kanji in this Word

7 strokes
Frequency: 539
JLPT N3
Grade 2

Meanings

map
drawing
plan
extraordinary
audacious

Readings

On — Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
Kun — Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
はか.る
Nanori — Specialized readings used in names
23 strokes
Frequency: 1391
JLPT N1
Grade 8

Meanings

specimen
take warning from
learn from

Readings

On — Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
カン
Kun — Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
かんが.みる
かがみ
Nanori — Specialized readings used in names
あき
あきら
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