例
Kanji · N2
例 / example
Kanji for example, custom, or usage.
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Readings
| Type | Reading | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| On (音) | レイ | Sino-Japanese readings — common in compounds. |
| Kun (訓) | たと.える | Native Japanese readings — common standalone or with okurigana. |
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Meaning
例 carries the meaning example, custom, or usage.
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Common compounds with 例
悪例あくれいbad example / bad precedent
一例いちれいexample / an instance
例文れいぶんexample sentence / illustrative sentence / model sentence
例えばたとえばfor example / for instance / e.g.
恒例こうれいestablished practice / custom
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