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げぼ

gebo

adverb

Last (on the list), (at the) bottom, (in) last position, tailender

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How it’s used

Used in casual or semi-formal contexts to describe someone or something at the bottom of a ranking or list, often in sports or competitions.

Commonly confused with 'biri' (last place), but 'gebo' is more colloquial and often used in specific groups.

Example sentences

He was last on the test.

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Look at the last name on this list.

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What does げぼ mean?

Last (on the list), (at the) bottom, (in) last position, tailender.

How do you pronounce げぼ?

げぼ (gebo). Press Listen above to hear it.

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