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錠前

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

ょうまえ
Noun
Freq #25001
1

lock

Examples
「かぎは錠前に差し込んである」と、彼は付け加えた。
"The key," he added, "is in the lock."

Kanji in this Word

16 strokes
Frequency: 1934
JLPT N1
Grade 8

Meanings

lock
fetters
shackles

Readings

On — Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
ジョウ
9 strokes
Frequency: 27
JLPT N4
Grade 2

Meanings

in front
before

Readings

On — Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
ゼン
Kun — Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
まえ
-まえ
Nanori — Specialized readings used in names
さき
さと
まい
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