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ありこ【蟻こ・蟻子】 : ariko | define meaning
ariko
Definition
Noun
- Ant, ants
Etymology
Derived from あり【蟻】 ari "ant" and the diminutive suffix こ【子】 -ko. Cognate to Japanese ありんこ【蟻んこ・蟻ん子】 arinko "ant", considered to be children's language.
Spelling
| Orthography | Form |
|---|---|
| Kanji | 蟻こ 蟻子 |
| Kana | ありこ |
| Romanization | ariko |
意味：あり【蟻】
Categories:
蟻こ
Cite this entry: Read, Zachary. (2016, October 8). ありこ【蟻こ・蟻子】 : ariko | define meaning. JLect: Japonic Languages and Dialects Database. Retrieved 2025, December 5, from https://www.jlect.com/entry/1800/ariko/.