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[ごう()]
gou
noun, noun, used as a suffix, suffix

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gou
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English Meaning(s) for 号

noun, noun, used as a suffix
  1. number; edition; make; model; issue; part of that group
  2. sobriquet; pen-name
  3. size (of printing types, canvases, knitting needles, etc.)
suffix
  1. suffix attached to names of ships, trains, airplanes, etc.

Definition and Synonyms for 号

Size the property resulting from being one of a series of graduated measurements (as of clothing)
Synonyms: サイズ, , 号数
Number a clothing measurement
Synonyms:
Number one of a series published periodically
Synonyms: ナンバー,

Meanings for each kanji in 号

» nickname; number; item; title; pseudonym; name; call

Categories 号 is a member of

Property a basic or essential attribute shared by all members of a class
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Size the property resulting from being one of a series of graduated measurements (as of clothing)
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Periodical a publication that appears at fixed intervals
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Sample Sentences for 号

Shikoku was hit by Typhoon No. 10.
He confirmed that it was the wreck of the Titanic.
Publication of this month's issue will probably be delayed one week.
They named the spaceship "Discovery."
The first artificial satellite was Sputnik 1, launched by Russia in 1957.

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