穴【あな】
Frequency rank: 1,728. – 1,729.
Also孔【あな】あな
- hole; opening; perforationalso read めど for this sensesee also 穴が開く
- pit; hollow; hole (in the ground, etc.)
- burrow; den; lair; holt; hole
- deficit; shortage; missing person (in a team, meeting, etc.)
- vacancy; opening
- flaw
- well-kept secret placesee also 穴場
- upset victory (with a large payoff)
- pit (of a theater)slangsee also 平土間
- hiding place; hideout
- underbelly (of society, etc.)archaism
noun (common) (futsuumeishi); noun, used as a suffix
Generated: This meaning refers to any kind of space or void in an object or surface. It can imply passages, openings, or gaps.
I made a hole in the wall.
noun (common) (futsuumeishi)
Generated: This usage highlights a deeper or larger type of void, often related to natural formations or excavations.
Generated: Here, it refers to animal homes or hiding places typically dug into the ground.
Generated: This meaning reflects a lack or absence of something, often used in contexts like resources, numbers, or attendance.
Generated: This pertains to an available position or space, such as a job or a seat.
noun (common) (futsuumeishi); noun, used as a suffix
Generated: This indicates a defect or imperfection in something, such as a product or an idea.
Generated: This meaning suggests a hidden or secretive location that is carefully protected or not widely known.
Generated: This usage refers to a surprising or unexpected win, typically in a competitive context such as sports or gambling.
Generated: This meaning refers specifically to the area in a theater designated for specific audience seating or performance-related space.
noun (common) (futsuumeishi)
Generated: This refers to a location where one can conceal themselves or their activities, often used in contexts involving secrecy or evasion.
noun (common) (futsuumeishi); noun, used as a suffix
Generated: This meaning implies the darker or hidden aspects of society, often relating to issues like crime, poverty, or corruption.