Japanese Dictionary

Meaning of (ぼう) in Japanese

Kana Reading
ぼう
Romaji
Word Senses
  • Parts of speech
    noun (common) (futsuumeishi)
    Meaning
    bonze; monk
  • Parts of speech
    Meaning
    monk's dwelling
  • Parts of speech
    Meaning
    (vocative) boy; sonny
  • Parts of speech
    Meaning
    I (used by male children); me
  • Parts of speech
    suffix
    Meaning
    (after name) familiar form of address
  • Parts of speech
    Meaning
    person who is ..


Kanji in this word

JLPT 2

7 strokes

boy, priest's residence, priest

On'Yomi: ボウ, ボッ

Kun'Yomi:

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