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Word of the Day
ao
Pronunciation
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Meaning
blue
Japanese characters
? (??)
Example
| Utsukushii aozora o aoide mita. ???????????? | I looked up at the beautiful blue sky. |
| Watashi no ani wa aoi boushi o kabutte imasu. ????????????????? | My brother wears a blue hat. |
Notes
- "Ao" also could mean "green" depending on the context. Example: aona ?? (greens), aoshingou ??? (green light)
- When "ao" is put before certain words, it could mean "young" or "immature." Example: aokusai ???? (inexperienced), aonisai ??? (youth, novice).
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