和
かなう · wa
Sum
- harmony, peace
- Japan, Japanese-style
Example sentences
先発投手は、肩に違和感を覚えたため、降板した。
せんぱつとうしゅは、かたにいわかんをおぼえたため、こうばんした。
The starting pitcher left the mound because he felt discomfort in his shoulder.
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What does 和 mean?
Sum. It can also mean: harmony, peace; Japan, Japanese-style.
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