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相補

Reading

Kana: そうほ
Romaji: souho
Kana
Romaji

Definition

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complement

Kanji

Readings: ソウ、 ショウ、 あい-
Meanings: inter-, mutual, together, each other, minister of state, councillor, aspect, phase, physiognomy
Readings: ホ、 おぎな.う
Meanings: supplement, supply, make good, offset, compensate, assistant, learner

Example Sentences

この2つの子音(しいん)相補(そうほ)分布(ぶんぷ)をなしていそうである。
➥It is likely that these two consonants are in complementary distribution.
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相補的(そうほてき)分布(ぶんぷ)(かん)する重要(じゅうよう)(てん)は、個々(ここ)(おと)()こる環境(かんきょう)明確(めいかく)()べることである。
➥The important point concerning the complementary distribution is to specify the environment where the individual sounds occur.
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