胡
Kanji · N1
胡 / barbarian
Kanji for barbarian or foreign.
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Readings
| Type | Reading | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| On (音) | ウ、コ、ゴ | Sino-Japanese readings — common in compounds. |
| Kun (訓) | なんぞ | Native Japanese readings — common standalone or with okurigana. |
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Meaning
胡 carries the meaning barbarian or foreign.
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Common compounds with 胡
胡座あぐらsitting cross-legged
胡瓜きゅうりcucumber
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