居
Kanji · N2
居 / reside
Kanji for reside, to be, or exist.
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Readings
| Type | Reading | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| On (音) | キョ、コ | Sino-Japanese readings — common in compounds. |
| Kun (訓) | い.る、-い、お.る | Native Japanese readings — common standalone or with okurigana. |
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Meaning
居 carries the meaning reside, to be, or exist.
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Common compounds with 居
隠居するいんきょする
隠居いんきょretirement / leading a quiet life
居眠りいねむりnodding off / dozing
居るいるto be / to exist
居酒屋いざかやizakaya / tavern, bar, etc. that also serves various dishes and snacks
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