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文房四宝

Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 文房四宝

んぼうしほう
Noun
Freq #307369
1

the four tools of writing (brush, ink, inkstone and paper)

Kanji in this Word

4 strokes
Frequency: 190
JLPT N3
Grade 1

Meanings

sentence
literature
style
art
decoration
figures
plan
literary radical (no. 67)

Readings

On — Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
ブン
モン
Kun — Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
ふみ
あや
Nanori — Specialized readings used in names
かざり
8 strokes
Frequency: 808
JLPT N1
Grade 8

Meanings

tassel
tuft
fringe
bunch
lock (hair)
segment (orange)
house
room

Readings

On — Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
ボウ
Kun — Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
ふさ
Nanori — Specialized readings used in names
のぶ
5 strokes
Frequency: 47
JLPT N4
Grade 1

Meanings

four

Readings

On — Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
Kun — Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
よ.つ
よっ.つ
よん
Nanori — Specialized readings used in names
よつ
8 strokes
Frequency: 1139
JLPT N2
Grade 6

Meanings

treasure
wealth
valuables

Readings

On — Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
ホウ
Kun — Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
たから
Nanori — Specialized readings used in names
20 strokes

Meanings

treasure
jewel
precious
rare

Readings

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