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What does ひび (hibi) mean?

ひび means crack, fissure (in a wall).

Quick facts
Readingひび
Romajihibi
Part of speechnoun
Level (estimated, JLPT framework)N1
ひび
N1 · estimated, JLPT frameworkCommonhibi

crack, fissure (in a wall)

  1. 1noun crack; fissure
  2. 2noun rift (in a relationship); split; crack

Example sentences

  • There is a crack in the wall.

  • A crack appeared in the vase because of the earthquake.

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Entries, readings and English glosses: JMdict — Electronic Dictionary Research and Development Group (EDRDG), licensed CC BY-SA 4.0. Example sentences and their translations written by GoMe.

Voice: VOICEVOX Nemo.

N5–N1 levels on this page are estimates based on the JLPT framework, drawn from community benchmarks. GoMe Nihongo is not affiliated with the Japan Foundation or JEES, which administer the JLPT.