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膝元 【ひざもと】
- [n] near one's knee
- [n] (by) one's side; (at) one's hand
- [n] place under the protection (of one's parents, etc.); (under) the care (of)
- [n] territory of a powerful person
- [n] address used after the names of one's parents, grandparents, etc. in a letter
Kanji in this word:
Kanji | Meanings | On Readings | Kun Readings | Grade |
---|---|---|---|---|
膝 | Knee, Lap | シツ | ひざ | |
元 | Beginning, Former Time, Origin | ゲン, ガン | もと | 2 |