Meaning of 天狗(てんぐ) in Japanese

天狗
Kana Reading
てんぐ
Romaji
tengu
Word Senses
  • Parts of speech
    noun (common) (futsuumeishi)
    Meaning
    long-nosed goblin
  • Parts of speech
    Meaning
    bragging; braggart

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On'Yomi: ク, コウ

Kun'Yomi: いぬ

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