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Meaning of 垢(あか) in Japanese

垢
JLPT 1
Kana Reading
あか
Romaji
aka
Word Senses
  • Parts of speech
    noun (common) (futsuumeishi)
    Meaning
    dirt; filth; grime
    Example sentence
    いつもあかだらけで、食事も満足に与えられていない様子でした。 He was always filthy and looked like he wasn't given enough food.

Examples of 垢, あか in a sentence

Kanji in this word

垢

9 strokes

dirt, grime, earwax

On'Yomi: コウ, ク

Kun'Yomi: あか, はじ

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