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断簡

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

だんかん
Noun
Freq #308367
1

Formal or literary term

fragment of a historical document; scrap of an old manuscript; piece of an antique record

Kanji in this Word

11 strokes
Frequency: 338
JLPT N2
Grade 5

Meanings

severance
decline
refuse
apologize
warn
dismiss
prohibit
decision
judgement
cutting

Readings

On — Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
ダン
Kun — Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
た.つ
ことわ.る
さだ.める
18 strokes
Frequency: 983
JLPT N2
Grade 6

Meanings

simplicity
brevity

Readings

On — Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
カン
ケン
Kun — Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
えら.ぶ
ふだ
18 strokes

Meanings

sever
cut off
interrupt

Readings

On — Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
ダン
Kun — Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
た.つ
ことわ.る
さだ.める
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