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Meaning of (はず) in Japanese

Japanese word definition and usage

筈, 弭
JLPT 4
Kana Reading
はず
Romaji
hazu
Word Senses
  • Parts of speech
    noun (common) (futsuumeishi)
    Meaning
    expectation that something took place, will take place or was in some state; it should be so; bound to be; expected to be; must be
  • Parts of speech
    Meaning
    nock (of a bow)
  • Parts of speech
    Meaning
    nock (of an arrow)
  • Parts of speech
    Meaning
    nock-shaped grip (between thumb and forefinger) (Sumo)
  • Parts of speech
    Meaning
    wooden frame on the tip of the mast of a Japanese ship that prevents the hawser from falling out

Example Sentences

筈, 弭, はず used in context

Related Kanji

Kanji found in this word

stop, cease, notches where drawstring is attached to the bow

On: ビ, ミ

Kun: や.める, や.む, ゆはず

9 strokes

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notch of an arrow, ought, must, should be, expected

On: カツ

Kun: はず, やはず

12 strokes

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