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What does 柄 (がら, gara) mean?

柄 (がら, gara) means pattern; build; character.

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Readingがら
Romajigara
Part of speechnoun, noun suffix
Level (estimated, JLPT framework)N3
がら
N3 · estimated, JLPT frameworkCommongara

pattern; build; character

  1. 1noun · noun suffix pattern; design
  2. 2noun body build; figure; physique
  3. 3noun · noun suffix essential qualities; character; nature
  4. 4noun suffix appropriate to; fitting of; suitable for

Example sentences

  • These clothes have a beautiful floral pattern.

  • He isn't a rough or ill-mannered person.

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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.

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