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    3. 庇

    庇

    庇ひさし

    awning (over a window, doorway, etc.)

    NTNounHome & HousingKanji Vocab7 strokes

    廂

    ひさし

    Noun

    1.
    awning (over a window, doorway, etc.), eaves (of a roof)
    word usually written using kana alone
    2.
    narrow aisle surrounding the core of a temple building
    architecture
    3.
    visor (of a cap), brim, peak
    word usually written using kana alone
    4.
    classic Japanese women's low pompadour hairstyle
    abbreviation

    Stroke 0 / 7

    Speed1.0x

    Kanji that make up this word

    庇
    ひさし・おお.う・かば.う…(1)
    protect・shield・defend・eaves・canopy…(2)
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