象
Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 象
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elephant (Elephantidae spp.)
Examples
その小さい男の子は目を大きく見開いて巨大な象を見た。
The little boy gazed at the huge elephant, eyes wide open.
Kanji in this Word
象
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
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