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埴輪

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

にわ
Noun
Freq #65639
1

haniwa; hollow unglazed terracotta figure from the Kofun period

Kanji in this Word

11 strokes
Frequency: 2150
Grade 9

Meanings

clay

Readings

On — Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
ショク
Kun — Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
はに
へな
15 strokes
Frequency: 693
JLPT N2
Grade 4

Meanings

wheel
ring
circle
link
loop
counter for wheels and flowers

Readings

On — Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
リン
Kun — Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
Nanori — Specialized readings used in names
なわ
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