虜
Kanji · N1
虜 / captive
Kanji for captive, barbarian, or low epithet for the enemy.
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Readings
| Type | Reading | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| On (音) | リョ、ロ | Sino-Japanese readings — common in compounds. |
| Kun (訓) | とりこ、とりく | Native Japanese readings — common standalone or with okurigana. |
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Meaning
虜 carries the meaning captive, barbarian, or low epithet for the enemy.
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Common compounds with 虜
虜とりこcaptive / prisoner
捕虜ほりょprisoner / POW / captive
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