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名親 (なおや) — godparent | Kumi Dictionary

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名親

名親

名な親おや

godparent

Kanji Vocab Culture & Traditions Family & Relationships22 strokes

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なおや

Noun

1.

godparent

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Kanji that make up this word

な・-な…(3)

name・noted・distinguished・reputation

おや・おや-・した.しい・した.しむ…(4)

parent・intimacy・relative・familiarity・dealer (cards)

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