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Meaning of 布衣(ほい) in Japanese

布衣
Kana Reading
ほい, ほうい
Romaji
hoi, hōi
Word Senses
  • Parts of speech
    noun (common) (futsuumeishi)
    Meaning
    linen kariginu
  • Parts of speech
    Meaning
    (during the Edo period) plain kariginu


Kanji in this word

JLPT 2

6 strokes

garment, clothes, dressing

On'Yomi: イ, エ

Kun'Yomi: ころも, きぬ, -ぎ

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JLPT 2

5 strokes

linen, cloth

On'Yomi: フ

Kun'Yomi: ぬの

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