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Meaning of (かしこ) in Japanese

Japanese word definition and usage

畏, 賢, 恐, 可祝
Kana Reading
かしこ, かしく
Romaji
kashiko, kashiku
Word Senses
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    Expressions (phrases, clauses, etc.)
    Meaning
    yours sincerely (used to sign off on letters); respectfully yours

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fear, majestic, graciously, be apprehensive

On:

Kun: おそ.れる, かしこま.る, かしこ, かしこ.し

9 strokes

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JLPT 2

celebrate, congratulate

On: シュク, シュウ

Kun: いわ.う

9 strokes

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JLPT 2

intelligent, wise, wisdom, cleverness

On: ケン

Kun: かしこ.い

16 strokes

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JLPT 3

fear, dread, awe

On: キョウ

Kun: おそ.れる, おそ.る, おそ.ろしい, こわ.い, こわ.がる

10 strokes

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JLPT 2

can, passable, mustn't, should not, do not

On: カ, コク

Kun: -べ.き, -べ.し

5 strokes

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On: シュウ, シュク

Kun: いわう

10 strokes

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