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敷衍

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

敷延
えん
布衍
~する Verb
Noun
Transitive
Freq #74780
1

expatiation; enlargement (e.g. on a point); elaboration; amplification

2

clear explanation; paraphrasing

Kanji in this Word

15 strokes
Frequency: 1212
JLPT N1
Grade 8

Meanings

spread
pave
sit
promulgate

Readings

On — Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
Kun — Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
し.く
-し.き
Nanori — Specialized readings used in names
しき
にゅう
9 strokes

Meanings

overflowing

Readings

On — Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
エン
Kun — Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
あまり
しく
はびこ.る
7 strokes
Frequency: 747
JLPT N2
Grade 6

Meanings

prolong
stretching

Readings

On — Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
エン
Kun — Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
の.びる
の.べる
の.べ
の.ばす
Nanori — Specialized readings used in names
たか
のぶ
のべ
5 strokes
Frequency: 877
JLPT N2
Grade 5

Meanings

linen
cloth
spread
distribute

Readings

On — Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
Kun — Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
ぬの
し.く
きれ
Nanori — Specialized readings used in names
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