若
Kanji · N2
若 / young
Kanji for young, if, or perhaps.
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Readings
| Type | Reading | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| On (音) | ジャク、ニャク、ニャ | Sino-Japanese readings — common in compounds. |
| Kun (訓) | わか.い、わか-、も.しくわ、も.し、も.しくは、ごと.し | Native Japanese readings — common standalone or with okurigana. |
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Meaning
若 carries the meaning young, if, or perhaps.
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Common compounds with 若
若い頃わかいころone's youth / early life / one's early days
若々しいわかわかしいyouthful / young / young-looking
若布わかめwakame
若いわかいyoung / youthful
若者わかものyoung person / youngster / young people
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