尼
Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 尼
1
Buddhist nun
2
Catholic nun; sister
3
Derogatory; Dated term; Word usually written using kana alone; Usu. written as アマ; also as 阿魔
bitch
4
Slang; Abbr. of 尼崎
Amagasaki (city in Hyogo Prefecture)
5
Internet slang
Amazon (online retailer)
Kanji in this Word
尼
5 strokes
Frequency: 1844
JLPT N1
Grade 8
Meanings
nun
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
ニ
Kun
— Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
あま
阿
8 strokes
Frequency: 1126
JLPT N1
Grade 9
Meanings
Africa
flatter
fawn upon
corner
nook
recess
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
ア
オ
Kun
— Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
おもね.る
くま
Nanori
— Specialized readings used in names
ほとり
あず
あわ
おか
きた
な
魔
21 strokes
Frequency: 1514
JLPT N1
Grade 8
Meanings
witch
demon
evil spirit
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
マ
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