Jisho

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Words — 2 found

Noun
1. wooden doll; wooden figure
Noun
2. puppetOnly applies to でく
Noun
3. blockhead; good-for-nothing; foolOnly applies to でく, See also 木偶の坊
Other forms
木偶 【もくぐう】木偶 【ぼくぐう】
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Expressions (phrases, clauses, etc.), Noun
1. doll; puppet
Expressions (phrases, clauses, etc.), Noun
2. blockhead; idiot; useless person; good-for-nothing
  • かれ
  • でくのぼうでくの坊
  • すぎない
He is no better than a fool.
Other forms
でくの坊 【でくのぼう】
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Kanji — 2 found

0.9218130929446403
4 strokes. JLPT N5. Jōyō kanji, taught in grade 1.
tree, wood
Kun: こ-
On: ボク モク
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18.634000945076515
11 strokes. JLPT N3. Jōyō kanji, taught in junior high.
accidentally, even number, couple, man & wife, same kind
Kun: たま
On: グウ
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