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Meaning of 反閇(へんばい) in Japanese

Japanese word definition and usage

反閇, 返閉, 反陪
Kana Reading
へんばい
Romaji
henbai
Word Senses
  • Parts of speech
    noun (common) (futsuumeishi)
    Meaning
    ceremony performed by a sorcerer to protect a noble setting out on a trip
  • Parts of speech
    Meaning
    dance steps inspired by this ceremony

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JLPT 1

obeisance, follow, accompany, attend on

On: バイ

11 strokes

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JLPT 3

closed, shut

On: ヘイ

Kun: と.じる, と.ざす, し.める, し.まる, た.てる

11 strokes

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JLPT 3

return, answer, fade, repay

On: ヘン

Kun: かえ.す, -かえ.す, かえ.る, -かえ.る

7 strokes

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JLPT 3

anti-

On: ハン, ホン, タン, ホ

Kun: そ.る, そ.らす, かえ.す, かえ.る, -かえ.る

4 strokes

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shut, close, obstruct, block up

On: ヘイ

Kun: と.じる, と.ざす, し.める, し.まる, た.てる

11 strokes

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