句
く
section (i.e. of text); sentence; passage; paragraph
JLPT N3 Common word
Meanings
Noun, Noun, suffix
section (i.e. of text); sentence; passage; paragraph- phrase
- verse (of 5 or 7 mora in Japanese poetry; of 4, 5, or 7 characters in Chinese poetry)
- haiku; first 17 morae of a renga, etc.
- maxim; saying; idiom; expression
All 6 meanings
- clause (e.g. in a database query language)
Example sentences
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What is the meaning of this phrase?
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You can omit the preposition in this phrase.
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How is this phrase to be interpreted?
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He explained the literal meaning of the phrase.
More examples (1)
私は単語や句をたくさん覚えなければならない。
I have to learn many words and phrases by heart.