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JLPT N3 Intermediate

和

Japanese-style, harmony, or peace

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倭 old/historical kanji for Japan
1 Prefix

"Japanese-style" / "Japanese"

Functions as a prefix to classify objects, customs, or food as traditionally Japanese.

Example

A どんな 部屋 が いい です か ?
B 畳 の ある 和室 を お願い します 。

[A:] What kind of room would you like? [B:] A Japanese-style room with tatami mats, please.

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2 Noun

"Harmony" / "Peace"

Denotes a state of quiet unity, social cohesion, and the absence of discord.

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3 Noun

"Sum" (in math)

Specifies the result obtained from the addition of two or more numbers.

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Japanese-style, harmony, or peace
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