Meaning

Primary

Imported

Word Type

noun, の adjective

Explanation

A boat that comes from somewhere else is bringing imported goods.

Reading

はくらい
  • Kyoko
    (Tokyo accent, female)
  • Kenichi
    (Tokyo accent, male)

Explanation

This is a jukugo word that uses the on'yomi readings of the kanji. You should be able to read this on your own.

Context

Context Sentences

舶来のブランデーだと叔父はよく自慢していた。

My uncle often boasted that it was imported brandy.

Kanji Composition