Word details

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

Dictionary

Entry

Noun suffix
Noun
Freq #28455
1

disaster; calamity; misfortune

Character notes

Kanji in this Word

13 strokes
Frequency: 2010
JLPT N1
Grade 8

Meanings

calamity
misfortune
evil
curse

Readings

On — Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
Kun — Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
わざわい

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