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Meaning of 征夷(せいい) in Japanese

征夷
Kana Reading
せいい
Romaji
seii
Word Senses
  • Parts of speech
    noun (common) (futsuumeishi)
    Meaning
    warring against barbarians


Kanji in this word

6 strokes

barbarian, savage, Ainu

On'Yomi: イ

Kun'Yomi: えびす, えみし, ころ.す, たい.らげる

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JLPT 1

8 strokes

subjugate, attack the rebellious, collect taxes

On'Yomi: セイ

Kun'Yomi:

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