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What does 空 (から, kara) mean?

空 (から, kara) means empty.

Quick facts
Readingから
Romajikara
Part of speechnoun, no-adjective
Level (estimated, JLPT framework)N3
から
N3 · estimated, JLPT frameworkCommonkara

empty

  1. 1noun · no-adjective emptiness; being empty
  2. 2prefix not carrying anything; unburdened; empty-handed
  3. 3prefix dishonoured (bill, promise, etc.); false; no-show (reservation)

Example sentences

  • The inside of the refrigerator was empty.

  • Please put empty plastic bottles in here.

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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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