字母 | Japanese meaning

字母【じぼ】

noun (common) (futsuumeishi)

letter (of an alphabet); syllabic character
matrix; printing typesee also 母型
representative character of a Middle Chinese initial consonantlinguisticssee also 三十六字母

Forms

字母【じぼ】
じぼ

Generated definitions (experimental)

letter (of an alphabet); syllabic character

This meaning refers to a character that represents a letter or syllable in writing systems, particularly in alphabets. It is used in contexts discussing language, writing systems, or phonetics.

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The letters of the alphabet are the basic building blocks of a language.

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He started learning the letters of the Japanese language.

matrix; printing type

This meaning refers to a mold or form used in printing or casting, particularly in the context of typography and typesetting. It is commonly used in discussions about printing technology and graphic design.

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In traditional printing, types were used to create pages.

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He used a new type to improve the quality of the print.

representative character of a Middle Chinese initial consonant

This meaning pertains to phonetics and linguistics, specifically referencing characters that denote initial consonant sounds in Middle Chinese. It is usually discussed within the context of historical linguistics and phonology.

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The characters represent the initial consonants of Middle Chinese.

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He is studying the letters of Middle Chinese.

Generated collocations (experimental)

to use a letteralphabetorder of lettersEnglish letterspronunciation of letterscombinations of lettersto arrange lettersvowels and lettersprinting typereading of letters

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