卵
Kanji · N2
卵 / egg
Kanji for egg, ovum, or spawn.
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Readings
| Type | Reading | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| On (音) | ラン | Sino-Japanese readings — common in compounds. |
| Kun (訓) | たまご | Native Japanese readings — common standalone or with okurigana. |
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Meaning
卵 carries the meaning egg, ovum, or spawn.
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Common compounds with 卵
ゆで卵ゆでたまごboiled egg
生卵なまたまごraw egg
鶏卵けいらんhen's egg
卵たまごeggs / egg / spawn
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