🌏 Region(s): Ryukyu (Okinawa)
んじゅ【溝】 : nju | define meaning
nju
Pronunciation: [n̩d͡ʑu]
Definition
Noun
- Ditch; drainage gully; drainage channel; drain; gutter; trench
Etymology
Cognate with standard Japanese みぞ【溝】 mizo "ditch, drainage channel".
Spelling
| Orthography | Form |
|---|---|
| Kanji | 溝 |
| Kana | んじゅ |
| Romanization | nju |
| Pronunciation (IPA) | [n̩d͡ʑu] |
意味：みぞ・どぶ【溝】、げすい【下水】
溝
Cite this entry: Read, Zachary. (2026, January 3). んじゅ【溝】 : nju | define meaning. JLect: Japonic Languages and Dialects Database. Retrieved 2026, February 4, from https://www.jlect.com/entry/8330/nju/.