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要義 (ようぎ) — essence | Kumi Dictionary

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Kanji Vocab
要義

要義

要よう義ぎ

essence

Kanji Vocab Core Concepts22 strokes

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ようぎ

Noun

1.

essence

ANIMATION

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Speed1.0x

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Kanji that make up this word

い.る・かなめ…(2)

need・main point・essence・pivot・key to

righteousness・justice・morality・honor・loyalty…(1)

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