用心棒
Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 用心棒
1
bodyguard; bouncer; (security) guard
2
bar (on a door); bolt
3
Orig. meaning
stick or pole used for self-defence
Kanji in this Word
用
5 strokes
Frequency: 107
JLPT N3
Grade 2
Meanings
utilize
business
service
use
employ
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
ヨウ
Kun
— Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
もち.いる
Nanori
— Specialized readings used in names
たから
心
4 strokes
Frequency: 157
JLPT N3
Grade 2
Meanings
heart
mind
spirit
heart radical (no. 61)
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
シン
Kun
— Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
こころ
-ごころ
棒
12 strokes
Frequency: 1455
JLPT N2
Grade 6
Meanings
rod
stick
cane
pole
club
line
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
ボウ
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