乏
Kanji · N1
乏 / destitution
Kanji for destitution, scarce, or limited.
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Readings
| Type | Reading | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| On (音) | ボウ | Sino-Japanese readings — common in compounds. |
| Kun (訓) | とぼ.しい、とも.しい | Native Japanese readings — common standalone or with okurigana. |
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Meaning
乏 carries the meaning destitution, scarce, or limited.
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Common compounds with 乏
窮乏きゅうぼうpoverty / destitution / privation
貧乏人びんぼうにんpoor person / the poor
乏しいとぼしいmeagre / meager / scarce
欠乏けつぼうdeficiency / insufficiency / shortage
貧乏びんぼうpoverty-stricken / destitute / poor
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