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金剛

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

んごう
Noun
Freq #27440
1

vajra (indestructible substance); diamond; adamantine

2

thunderbolt; Indra's weapon; Buddhist symbol of the indestructible truth

Kanji in this Word

8 strokes
Frequency: 53
JLPT N4
Grade 1

Meanings

gold

Readings

On — Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
キン
コン
ゴン
Kun — Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
かね
かな-
-がね
Nanori — Specialized readings used in names
かん
きむ
この
10 strokes
Frequency: 1576
JLPT N1
Grade 8

Meanings

sturdy
strength

Readings

On — Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
ゴウ
Nanori — Specialized readings used in names
かた
こう
たか
たけ
たけし
つよ
つよし
ひさ
まさ
よし
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