Lingaku阿【あ】
Frequency rank: 9,020. – 9,029. (for form あ: 167.)
- first Sanskrit alphabet lettersee also 阿字【あじ】
- Africaabbreviationsee also 阿弗利加【アフリカ】
- Awa (old province of Japan)abbreviation
- prefixed to names to show intimacyfamiliar languagearchaism
noun (common) (futsuumeishi)
prefix
Forms
- 阿【あ】Frequency rank: 9,020. – 9,029.
- あFrequency rank: 167.
Generated definitions (experimental)
- first Sanskrit alphabet letter
- Africa
- Awa (old province of Japan)
- prefixed to names to show intimacy
This refers to the first letter of the Sanskrit alphabet, which is significant in various Indian philosophies and religious texts. It is often used in discussions about the origins and structure of Sanskrit language.
The first letter of the Sanskrit language is called "阿."
This refers to the continent of Africa, often used in geographical, cultural, or historical discussions.
This refers to the historical region in Japan known as Awa, which is significant in Japanese history and geography.
This usage indicates familiarity or affection when addressing someone, commonly in informal contexts.
She had her younger sister call her "big sister."
Generated collocations (experimental)
阿のじ字the character 阿あべ阿部さんMr./Ms. Abe (a common surname in Japan)あうんのこきゅう阿吽の呼吸the perfect harmony or understanding between two people (literally "the sound of A and Un")あみだにょらい阿弥陀如来Amitabha Buddhaあわおどり阿波踊りAwa Dance (a famous traditional dance in Tokushima, Japan)あほう阿呆なかんがえ考えfoolish idea阿せるto intimate (to show closeness or familiarity)あらやしき阿頼耶識Alaya consciousness (concept in Buddhism)したしい親しい阿さんintimate Mr./Ms. A (using the prefix for showing intimacy)