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Meaning of 要 in Japanese
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要
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Kana Readingかなめ
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Romajikaname
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Word Senses
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- Parts of speech
- noun (common) (futsuumeishi)
- Meaning
- pivot
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- Parts of speech
- Meaning
- vital point; cornerstone; keystone
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- Parts of speech
- Meaning
- Japanese photinia
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Kanji in this word
要
JLPT 3
9 strokes
need, main point, essence, pivot, key to
On'Yomi: ヨウ
Kun'Yomi: い.る, かなめ