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[わらにん(人)·ぎょう(形)]
waraningyou
noun

Alternate Written Forms:

[わら(藁)·にん(人)·ぎょう(形)]
waraningyou
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[ワラにん(人)·ぎょう(形)]
waraningyou
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Root Words:

[わら + にん(人)·ぎょう(形)]
wara + ningyou

English Meaning(s) for わら人形

noun
  1. straw doll; straw figure; straw effigy
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Definition and Synonyms for わら人形

Scarer an effigy in the shape of a man to frighten birds away from seeds
Synonyms: かかし, 痩せっぽち, 藁人形
Straw Man a weak or sham argument set up to be easily refuted
Synonyms: 藁人形

Meanings for each kanji in わら人形

» person
» shape; form; style

Categories わら人形 is a member of

Simulacrum a representation of a person (especially in the form of sculpture)
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Specious Argument an argument that appears good at first view but is really fallacious
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