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縞模様

しま模様

Reading

Kana: しまもよう
Romaji: shimamoyou
Kana
Romaji

Definition

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striped pattern

Kanji

Readings: コウ、 しま、 しろぎぬ
Meaning: stripe
Readings: モ、 ボ
Meanings: imitation, copy, mock
Readings: ヨウ、 ショウ、 さま、 さん
Meanings: Esq., way, manner, situation, polite suffix

Example Sentence

「お(まえ)、どこの()だ?」(あし)(まつ)わりついてきたのは、(ちい)さな子猫(こねこ)だった。灰色(はいいろ)(しま)模様(もよう)のふわふわした(ねこ)だ。
➥"Who do you belong to?" Wrapped around his feet was a small cat. It was a fluffy grey striped cat.
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