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[てっ(鉄)·ぽう(砲)·だま(玉)]
teppoudama
noun

Alternate Written Forms:

[てっ(鉄)·ぽう(砲)·だま(弾)]
teppoudama
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Root Words:

[てっ(鉄)·ぽう(砲) + たま(玉)]
teppou + tama

English Meaning(s) for 鉄砲玉

noun
  1. gunshot; bullet
  2. lost messenger; truant messenger; non-returner
  3. bull's-eye (candy)
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Definition and Synonyms for 鉄砲玉

Bullet a projectile that is fired from a gun
Synonyms: 弾, 弾丸, 玉, 鉄砲玉, 銃丸, 銃弾

Meanings for each kanji in 鉄砲玉

» iron
» cannon; gun
» jewel; ball

Categories 鉄砲玉 is a member of

Projectile a weapon that is forcibly thrown or projected at a targets but is not self-propelled
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Sample Sentences for 鉄砲玉

Every bullet has its billet.
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He dashed out like a bullet.
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