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鍍金

滅金

Readings

Kana: めっき、ときん、メッキ
Romaji: mekki, tokin, mekki
Kana
Romaji

Definitions

vs
1

gilt; plating

Note: word usually written using kana alone
2

pretense; pretence

Note: word usually written using kana alone

Kanji

Readings: ト、 めっき
Meanings: plating, gilding
Readings: キン、 コン、 ゴン、 かね、 かな-、 -がね
Meaning: gold
Readings: メツ、 ほろ.びる、 ほろ.ぶ、 ほろ.ぼす
Meanings: destroy, ruin, overthrow, perish

Example Sentences

(かれ)もとうとうメッキがはがれた。
➥He has finally shown his true colors.
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この(てつ)(いた)はすずでメッキしてある。
➥This iron sheet is coated with tin.
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