Meaning

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Word Type

noun, の adjective

Explanation

The kanji and the word are exactly the same. That means they share meanings as well.

Reading

ほか
  • Kyoko
    (Tokyo accent, female)
  • Kenichi
    (Tokyo accent, male)

Explanation

Since this word is made up of a single kanji, it should use the kun'yomi reading. When learning the kanji, you didn't learn that reading, so here's a mnemonic to help you with this word:

You need to go for a drive to the public gardens, but you aren't going to get your normal car, you're going to get your other car. Your hoe car (ほか)! It's a car made entirely out of garden hoes. You can drive it and hoe with it at the same time! Your other car can't do that!

Context

Patterns of Use

Common Word Combinations

  • 他の人

    other people

    他のサイト

    other sites

    他のメンバー

    other members

Context Sentences

他のスタッフは今いません。

No other staff are here right now.

他の一年生の子は手を上げた。

The other first-graders raised their hands.

その他にアイディアはありますか?

Do you have any other ideas?

Kanji Composition