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鞠

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

ζ―¬
γΎγ‚Š
球
Noun
Freq #13580
1

ball (for sport, games, etc.)

2

鞠/毬 only

kemari; type of football played by courtiers in ancient Japan

Kanji in this Word

鞠
17 strokes
JLPT N1
Grade 9

Meanings

ball

Readings

On β€” Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
γ‚­γ‚―
γ‚­γƒ₯ウ
Kun β€” Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
γΎγ‚Š
Nanori β€” Specialized readings used in names
まい
ζ―¬
11 strokes
Frequency: 2431
JLPT N1
Grade 9

Meanings

burr
ball

Readings

On β€” Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
γ‚­γƒ₯ウ
Kun β€” Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
γ„γŒ
γΎγ‚Š
球
11 strokes
Frequency: 302
JLPT N2
Grade 3

Meanings

ball
sphere

Readings

On β€” Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
γ‚­γƒ₯ウ
Kun β€” Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
たま
Nanori β€” Specialized readings used in names
く
πŸ“

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