Japanese Dictionary

Meaning of (やく) in Japanese

Kana Reading
やく
Romaji
yaku
Word Senses
  • Parts of speech
    noun (common) (futsuumeishi)
    Meaning
    misfortune; bad luck; evil; disaster


Kanji in this word

JLPT 1

4 strokes

unlucky, misfortune, bad luck, disaster

On'Yomi: ヤク

Kun'Yomi:

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