【かみ】

Frequency rank: 162.
    noun (common) (futsuumeishi)
  1. upper reaches (of a river); upper streamantonym:
  2. top; upper part; upper half (of the body)
  3. long ago
  4. beginning; first
  5. person of high rank (e.g. the emperor)honorific or respectful (sonkeigo) languagesee also
  6. government; imperial court
  7. imperial capital (i.e. Kyoto); capital region (i.e. Kansai); region (or direction of) the imperial palacesee also
  8. head (of a table)
  9. wife; mistress (of a restaurant)honorific or respectful (sonkeigo) language
Forms
  • 【かみ】Frequency rank: 162.
  • かみFrequency rank: 17,374. – 17,435.
Generated definitions (experimental)
  1. upper reaches (of a river); upper stream
    2. This meaning refers to the section of a river that is closer to its source, typically characterized by faster flows and a narrower width.
    The upper reaches of the river are known for their beautiful scenery.
    He enjoys fishing in the upper stream.
  2. top; upper part; upper half (of the body)
    3. This meaning indicates the upper section of an object or body, often used to describe locations or physical features.
    I go to the gym to train my upper body.
    She placed the book on the top shelf.
  3. long ago
    4. Used to refer to a time that is far in the past, often evoking a sense of nostalgia or historical context.
    Long ago, they lived in this land.
    That story began a long time ago.
  4. beginning; first
    5. This meaning signifies the initial point in time or sequence, often used to denote origins or precedents.
    He said that the beginning of his story is important.
    This is the first chapter of my life.
  5. person of high rank (e.g. the emperor)
    6. Refers to an individual who holds a high position, often in terms of social status or governance, typically associated with authority.
    A person of high rank influences the policies of the nation.
    He serves a person of high rank.
  6. government; imperial court
    7. This meaning indicates the governing body or institution of a country, particularly one associated with monarchy or imperial rule.
    She works in the government.
    The imperial court of that era held great power.
  7. imperial capital (i.e. Kyoto); capital region (i.e. Kansai); region (or direction of) the imperial palace
    8. This meaning refers to the historical or current capital city, often significant for its cultural and political heritage.
    Kyoto is known as the imperial capital of Japan.
    We are planning to travel to the capital region.
  8. head (of a table)
    9. Used to denote the seat of honor or highest position at a gathering, such as a meeting or meal.
    The important guest sits at the head of the table.
    He sat at the head during the meeting.
  9. wife; mistress (of a restaurant)
    10. This meaning can refer to a spouse or a key female figure associated with a business, particularly in hospitality settings.
    He is very grateful to his wife.
    There is a special menu provided by the mistress of the restaurant.
Generated collocations (experimental)
upper reaches (of a river)upper part of the bodyperson of high rankto look upelegance; refinementsuperior (in work); bossto go to the capital (Kyoto)upper rank; higher positionhierarchical relationshipto do something skillfullyas mentioned aboveto raise; to elevate (also used in various contexts)upper class societyadvanced user; expertsuperior quality (often used for sushi or food)in the long termto uplift one's wife; to consider one's wife highly
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