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Meaning of (そつ) in Japanese

Japanese word definition and usage

Kana Reading
そつ
Romaji
sotsu
Word Senses
  • Parts of speech
    noun (common) (futsuumeishi)
    Meaning
    low-ranking soldier
  • Parts of speech
    Meaning
    graduation
  • Parts of speech
    Meaning
    low-ranking samurai (1870-1872)
  • Parts of speech
    Meaning
    death (of a noble, etc.)

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JLPT 2

graduate, soldier, private, die

On: ソツ, シュツ

Kun: そっ.する, お.える, お.わる, ついに, にわか

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