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

Noun
Freq #7029
1

joint; knuckle

2

tune; melody

3

node (of a plant stem); joint; knot (in wood); knob

4

(notable) point; part

Examples
彼には加古川の人を軽蔑しているふしがある。
He seems to hold people from Kakogawa in contempt.
5

Physics

node

Kanji in this Word

13 strokes
Frequency: 934
JLPT N2
Grade 4

Meanings

node
season
period
occasion
verse
clause
stanza
honor
joint
knuckle
knob
knot
tune
melody

Readings

On — Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
セツ
セチ
Kun — Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
ふし
-ぶし
のっと
Nanori — Specialized readings used in names
たかし
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