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[とう(頭)·じ(字)·ご(語)]
toujigo
noun

English Meaning(s) for 頭字語

noun
  1. acronym; initialism
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Definition and Synonyms for 頭字語

Acronym a word formed from the initial letters of the several words in the name
Synonyms: 略語, 頭字語

Meanings for each kanji in 頭字語

» head; counter for large animals
» character; letter; word; section of village
» word; speech; language

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