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薄命 (はくめい) — misfortune | Kumi Dictionary

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薄命

薄命

薄はく命めい

misfortune

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はくめい

Noun

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misfortune, short life, evil fate

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Kanji that make up this word

うす.い・うす-・-うす・うす.める・うす.まる・うす.らぐ…(4)

dilute・thin・weak (tea)・pampas grass

いのち…(2)

fate・command・decree・destiny・life…(1)

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