tusk, fang
On'yomi (音読み)
- ガ
- ガク
Kun'yomi (訓読み)
- きば
About this kanji
The kanji "牙" primarily means "tusk" or "fang," and it can be used both as a noun and in compounds. The kun'yomi reading is "きば," which refers to an animal's fang or tusk. In the compound "牙城" (がじょう), it means "stronghold," suggesting a place that is very secure or protected. Another compound, "犬牙" (けんが), refers to a "canine tooth," specifically relating to dogs or similar animals. The compound "歯牙" (しが) means "tooth," emphasizing its connection to teeth in general. A helpful note is that while the kanji is often associated with fierceness, it can also imply protection or strength.
Example sentences
象の牙は非常に重いです。
The elephant's tusks are extremely heavy.
Meanings across languages
- English
- tusk, fang
- Tiếng Việt
- ngà, răng nanh
- 日本語
- 牙
- 한국어
- 엄니
- 中文
- 牙
- id
- taring
- th
- เขี้ยว
- es
- colmillo
- fr
- dent
- de
- Zahn
- pt
- presente, tusks
Common compounds
- 牙城がじょうstronghold
- 犬牙けんがcanine tooth, tusk
- 歯牙しがtooth
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