Meaning of おう in Japanese

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Definition of おう

  1. (pref) concave; hollow; sunken →Related words: 凹レンズ
あう(au) · おう(ou) 合う

合 Kanji Details

  1. (v5u, vi) to come together; to merge; to unite; to meet
  2. to fit; to match; to suit; to agree with; to be correct

    この白いコートはあなたによく合うでしょう。
    This white coat will look very nice on you.

  3. to be profitable; to be equitable
  4. (suf, v5u) (after the -masu stem of a verb) to do ... to each other; to do ... together

    2人の女性はお互い微笑みあった。
    The two ladies smiled at each other.

  1. (v5u, vt) to grow; to spring up
  2. to cut (teeth)
  1. (v5u, vt) to chase; to run after; to pursue

    その警官は泥棒を追っていた。
    The policeman was after the thief.

  2. to follow (i.e. a set order, a trend)

    エイズ調査の分野におけるすべての変化を追い続けることはできない。
    I can't keep track of all the changes taking place in the world of AIDS research.

  3. to drive out; to oust; to expel
  4. to drive (i.e. a herd)
  5. (in passive voice) to be pressed (for time, etc.)
  1. (v5u, vt) to bear; to carry on one's back →Related words: 背負う

    ぎりぎりの重荷を負ったラクダはわら1本でも積ませたら参ってしまう。
    It is the last straw that breaks the camel's back.

  2. to take responsibility for; to accept a duty

    あなたはその結果に責任をおわなければならない。
    You've got to answer for the outcome.

  3. to be injured

    医者は傷を負った少年を助けようと一生懸命に努力した。
    The doctor tried hard to save the wounded boy.

  4. to owe
おう(ou) · おきな(okina)

翁 Kanji Details

  1. (n) old man; venerable gentleman
  2. (suf) venerable; old; father
  1. (n, n-suf) king; ruler; sovereign; monarch

    彼らは王の殺害をたくらんでいる。
    They are plotting to kill the king.

  2. king (for senior player) (shogi)
  1. (suf) middle; centre; center
  1. (n) huang (female Chinese firebird) →Related words: 鳳凰 , 四霊
  1. (n) agreement; affirmative
  2. (int) aye; yes; OK; okay; yeah; all right
おお(oo) · おう(ou)
  1. (int) oh!; good heavens!
  2. ugh! oh no!
  3. ah!; agh!; the penny drops!

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Sentences containing おう

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