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Meaning of (ほそ) in Japanese

Kana Reading
ほそ
Romaji
hoso
Word Senses
  • Parts of speech
    noun (common) (futsuumeishi)
    Meaning
    fine thread; hempen cord
  • Parts of speech
    noun, used as a prefix
    Meaning
    slender; narrow; weak
  • Parts of speech
    noun, used as a suffix
    Meaning
    narrowness


Kanji in this word

JLPT 2

11 strokes

dainty, get thin, taper, slender, narrow

On'Yomi: サイ

Kun'Yomi: ほそ.い, ほそ.る, こま.か, こま.かい

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