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驢馬

Readings

Kana: ろば、ロバ
Romaji: roba, roba
Kana
Romaji

Definition

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donkey; ass

Note: word usually written using kana alone

Kanji

Readings: ロ、 リョ、 うさぎうま
Meaning: donkey
Readings: バ、 うま、 うま-、 ま
Meaning: horse

Example Sentences

(うま)はロバと(ちが)う。
➥Horses are distinct from donkeys.
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あれは(うま)ではなくロバだ。
➥That is not a horse, but a donkey.
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(うま)とロバを交配(こうはい)させるとラバが()まれる。
➥If you mate a horse with an ass you will get a mule.
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ロバは丈夫(じょうぶ)動物(どうぶつ)だ。
➥Donkeys are tough animals.
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(かれ)(わたし)をロバと()んで侮辱(ぶじょく)した。
➥He insulted me by calling me a donkey.
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