Japanese Dictionary

Meaning of 寡婦(かふ) in Japanese

寡婦, 寡, 孀, 鰥, 鰥夫
Kana Reading
かふ, やもめ
Romaji
kafu, yamome
Word Senses
  • Parts of speech
    noun (common) (futsuumeishi)
    Meaning
    widow


Kanji in this word

JLPT 1

14 strokes

widow, minority, few

On'Yomi: カ

Kun'Yomi:

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JLPT 3

11 strokes

lady, woman, wife, bride

On'Yomi: フ

Kun'Yomi: よめ

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JLPT 3

4 strokes

husband, man

On'Yomi: フ, フウ, ブ

Kun'Yomi: おっと, それ

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21 strokes

widower, unmarried man

On'Yomi: カン, コン

Kun'Yomi: やもめ, やもお

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20 strokes

widow

On'Yomi: ソウ

Kun'Yomi: やもめ

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