象
Kanji · N2
象 / elephant
Kanji for elephant, pattern after, or imitate.
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Readings
| Type | Reading | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| On (音) | ショウ、ゾウ | Sino-Japanese readings — common in compounds. |
| Kun (訓) | かたど.る | Native Japanese readings — common standalone or with okurigana. |
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Meaning
象 carries the meaning elephant, pattern after, or imitate.
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Common compounds with 象
第一印象だいいちいんしょうfirst impression
気象庁きしょうちょうMeteorological Agency / JMA
象牙ぞうげivory
抽象ちゅうしょうabstraction
気象きしょうweather
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