Meaning

Primary

Folding Fan

Word Type

noun

Explanation

The kanji and the word are exactly the same. That means they share meanings as well.

Reading

おうぎ
  • Kyoko
    (Tokyo accent, female)
  • Kenichi
    (Tokyo accent, male)

Explanation

The reading is different from the one you learned with the kanji. Someone waves a folding fan at you, but it just blows hot air at you. "ohh gee" (おうぎ), you say. "Thanks for nothing."

Context

Context Sentences

あの、紫色の扇をもったご婦人は一体どなたですか。

Who on earth is the lady holding the violet folding fan?

Kanji Composition