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あてじ
ateji
Phonetic-equivalent character, substitute character
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当て字
あてじ
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Phonetic-equivalent character, substitute character
ateji
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JLPT Level N1
Advanced · 10,000+ vocab · Academic & literary
Kana あてじ
Romaji ateji
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What does 当て字 mean in Japanese?
The word 当て字 (あてじ) means "phonetic-equivalent character, substitute character" in Japanese. It appears in JLPT N1 vocabulary.
How do you pronounce 当て字?
当て字 is read as あてじ (romaji: ateji). Press the 🔊 Hear it button to hear the pronunciation spoken aloud.
What JLPT level is 当て字?
当て字 is a JLPT N1 vocabulary item. Advanced · 10,000+ vocab · Academic & literary
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