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胡虜

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

こりょ
Noun
Freq #223293
1

Historical term

northern barbarian tribes surrounding ancient China

2

Derogatory; Rare term

foreigner; barbarian tribe

Kanji in this Word

9 strokes
Frequency: 1995
JLPT N1
Grade 9

Meanings

barbarian
foreign

Readings

On — Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
Kun — Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
なんぞ
Nanori — Specialized readings used in names
えびす
くる
13 strokes
Frequency: 1678
JLPT N1
Grade 8

Meanings

captive
barbarian
low epithet for the enemy

Readings

On — Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
リョ
Kun — Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
とりこ
とりく
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