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膏肓

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

うこう
うもう
Noun
Freq #143448
1

innermost part of the body (where a disease cannot be treated)

Kanji in this Word

14 strokes
Grade 9

Meanings

fat
grease
lard
paste
ointment
plaster

Readings

On — Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
コウ
Kun — Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
あぶら
7 strokes

Meanings

interior region of the body too deep to be reached by acupuncture

Readings

On — Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
コウ
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