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象牙

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

うげ
Noun
Freq #36865
1

ivory

Examples
彼は象牙に図案を彫った。
He carved designs in ivory.

Kanji in this Word

12 strokes
Frequency: 394
JLPT N2
Grade 5

Meanings

elephant
pattern after
imitate
image
shape
sign (of the times)

Readings

On — Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
ショウ
ゾウ
Kun — Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
かたど.る
Nanori — Specialized readings used in names
きさ
4 strokes
Frequency: 2067
Grade 8

Meanings

tusk
fang
tusk radical (no. 92)

Readings

On — Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
Kun — Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
きば
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