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幅はば

はば · haba

JLPT N2 suffix ★ Studied by 5 learners

Width, breadth

  • freedom (e.g. of thought), latitude
  • gap, difference (e.g. in price), range (e.g. of voice)
  • unit of measurement for cloth breadth (30-38 cm)
はばが
Heiban

flat · what is pitch accent?

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What does 幅 mean?

Width, breadth. It can also mean: freedom (e.g. of thought), latitude; gap, difference (e.g. in price), range (e.g. of voice); unit of measurement for cloth breadth (30-38 cm).

How do you pronounce 幅?

はば (haba). Pitch accent: heiban — flat. Press Listen above to hear it.

What JLPT level is 幅?

JLPT N2 — upper intermediate. See the JLPT N2 guide.

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Width, breadth