Japanese Dictionary

Words

11 words found
  • 発祥
    Kana Reading
    はっしょう
    Word Senses
    • Parts of speech
      noun (common) (futsuumeishi), noun or participle which takes the aux. verb suru
      Meaning
      origin; appearance of auspicious omen
      Example sentence
      これらの国々はヨーロッパ文明発祥の地である。 European civilization had its birth in these lands.
    Learn more
  • 発祥地
    Kana Reading
    はっしょうち
    Word Senses
    • Parts of speech
      noun (common) (futsuumeishi)
      Meaning
      cradle (of civilisation, civilization, etc.); birthplace
      Example sentence
      中東は文明の発祥地である。 The Middle East is the cradle of civilization.
    Learn more
  • 祥月命日
    Kana Reading
    しょうつきめいにち
    Word Senses
    • Parts of speech
      noun (common) (futsuumeishi)
      Meaning
      anniversary of a person's death
    Learn more

Kanji

2 kanji found
  • 祥 JLPT 1

    10 strokes

    auspicious, happiness, blessedness, good omen, good fortune

    On'Yomi: ショウ

    Kun'Yomi: さいわ.い, きざ.し, よ.い, つまび.らか

    Learn more
  • 祥

    11 strokes

    good luck

    On'Yomi: ショウ

    Kun'Yomi: さいわい

    Learn more
The Nihongo Master Dictionary Mobile App Is Here

Browse the entire Japanese dictionary, create custom study lists and test your knowledge with flash cards. Download free on IOS and Android!

Get it on Google Play