Word details
発起
Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 発起.
Dictionary
Entry
1
Transitive verb
originating (something); coming up with the idea; starting (something); initiating; proposing
2
Intransitive verb; Buddhism
spiritual awakening; resolution
Character notes
Kanji in this Word
発
departure, discharge, publish, emit, start from, disclose, counter for gunshots
9 strokesFrequency 32JLPT N3Grade 3
On
ハツホツ
Kun
た.つあば.くおこ.るつか.わすはな.つ
Nanori
ばわ
起
rouse, wake up, get up
10 strokesFrequency 374JLPT N3Grade 3
On
キ
Kun
お.きるお.こるお.こすおこ.すた.つ
企
undertake, scheme, design, attempt, plan
6 strokesFrequency 278JLPT N1Grade 8
On
キ
Kun
くわだ.てるたくら.む
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