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杏子

Readings

Kana: あんず、アンズ
Romaji: anzu, anzu
Kana
Romaji

Definition

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apricot (Prunus armeniaca)

Note: word usually written using kana alone

Kanji

Readings: キョウ、 アン、 コウ、 あんず
Meaning: apricot
Readings: シ、 ス、 ツ、 こ、 -こ、 ね
Meanings: child, sign of the rat, 11PM-1AM, first sign of Chinese zodiac

Example Sentence

あんずの(はな)満開(まんかい)だ。
➥The apricot trees are in full blossom.
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