坊
Kanji · N2
坊 / boy
Kanji for boy, priest's residence, or priest.
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Readings
| Type | Reading | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| On (音) | ボウ、ボッ | Sino-Japanese readings — common in compounds. |
| Kun (訓) | — | Native Japanese readings — common standalone or with okurigana. |
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Meaning
坊 carries the meaning boy, priest's residence, or priest.
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Common compounds with 坊
寝坊するねぼうする
朝寝坊あさねぼうsleeping late in the morning / sleeping in / lie-in
寝坊ねぼうsleeping in late / oversleeping
坊主ぼうずBuddhist priest / bonze
赤ん坊あかんぼうbaby / infant
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