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Reading

Kana: そう
Romaji: sou
Kana
Romaji

Definitions

1

clothing

2

binding (of a book)

Kanji

Readings: ソウ、 ショウ、 よそお.う、 よそお.い
Meanings: attire, dress, pretend, disguise, profess

Example Sentences

正装(せいそう)着用(ちゃくよう)です。
➥Formal dress must be worn.
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正装(せいそう)しなければ。
➥I have to dress up.
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包装(ほうそう)腐敗(ふはい)()らす。
➥Food packaging reduces spoilage.
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兵士(へいし)武装(ぶそう)する。
➥Soldiers bear arms.
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野山(のやま)(はる)(よそお)いだ。
➥Hills and fields cloaked in spring colors.
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(かれ)らは(じゅう)武装(ぶそう)した。
➥They armed themselves with guns.
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