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んぎ : ngi | define meaning
ngi
Pronunciation: [ŋ̍ɡi]
Definition
Noun
- Thorn; splinter
Etymology
Cognate to standard Japanese のぎ【芒】 nogi "awn; bristle; arista".
Spelling
| Orthography | Form |
|---|---|
| Kana | んぎ |
| Romanization | ngi |
| Pronunciation (IPA) | [ŋ̍ɡi] |
意味：とげ【棘・刺】
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Cite this entry: Read, Zachary. (2017, March 15). んぎ : ngi | define meaning. JLect: Japonic Languages and Dialects Database. Retrieved 2025, May 13, from https://www.jlect.com/entry/4251/ngi/.