Japanese Dictionary

Words

33 words found
  • 茂る, 繁る
    JLPT 2
    Kana Reading
    しげる
    Word Senses
    • Parts of speech
      Godan verb with `ru' ending, intransitive verb
      Meaning
      to grow thickly; to be in full leaf; to be rampant; to luxuriate; to be luxurious
      Example sentence
      雑草は茂りやすい。 Ill weeds are sure to thrive.
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  • 繁栄
    JLPT 1
    Kana Reading
    はんえい
    Word Senses
    • Parts of speech
      noun (common) (futsuumeishi), noun or participle which takes the aux. verb suru
      Meaning
      prospering; prosperity; thriving; flourishing
      Example sentence
      繁栄は勤勉にかかっている。 Prosperity depends on hard work.
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  • 繁殖, 蕃殖
    JLPT 1
    Kana Reading
    はんしょく
    Word Senses
    • Parts of speech
      noun (common) (futsuumeishi), noun or participle which takes the aux. verb suru, nouns which may take the genitive case particle `no'
      Meaning
      breed; multiply; increase; propagation
      Example sentence
      私の知る限り、この化学薬品は細菌の繁殖を防ぐだろう。 To my knowledge, this chemical will prevent germs from breeding.
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Kanji

2 kanji found
  • 繁 JLPT 1

    16 strokes

    luxuriant, thick, overgrown, frequency, complexity, trouble

    On'Yomi: ハン

    Kun'Yomi: しげ.る, しげ.く

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  • 繁

    17 strokes

    On'Yomi: ハン

    Kun'Yomi:

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