How to say 'Character' or 'Pattern' in Japanese | 柄

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The Japanese word for Character or Pattern is 'Gara', written as 柄 in Japanese.'Character' or 'Pattern' in hiragana is がら.

word

柄

Meaning

Character, Pattern

Reading

がら

gara

Kanji

柄Design, Handle

Explanation

The Japanese noun '柄 (がら)' can mean 'pattern' or 'character'. When referring to 'pattern', it describes the design or motif on fabric, clothing, or other surfaces. For example: This shirt has a nice pattern「このシャツは柄がいい」(このシャツはがらがいい). When referring to 'character', it describes someone's personality or nature. For example: He has a calm character「彼は落ち着いた柄だ」(かれはおちついたがらだ). The meaning depends on the context in which it is used.

Part Of Speech

noun

Kanji JLPT

Kanji Grade

Frequency

4149

Composition

kanji

Handwriting

Kanji in the Word 柄

This word contains 1 kanji character:

kanji

柄

Meaning

Design, Handle

Words Related to 柄 Through the Kanji 柄

These 3 Words contain the Kanji 柄 as well.

word

事柄

Meaning

Matter, Affair

word

銘柄

Meaning

Brand

word

人柄

Meaning

Personality

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'Gara' means 'Character' or 'Pattern' .

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