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人形
ningyou
Description
人形は、人や動物の形に作ったおもちゃや飾りです。
A 人形 is a toy or decoration made in the shape of a person or animal.
子どもが遊ぶものや、お店に飾る美しいものなど、いろいろな種類があります。
There are various types of 人形, such as those children play with and beautiful ones displayed in shops.
Meanings
人形ningyou
a doll or figure shaped like a person or animal
女の子が人形で遊んでいます。
The girl is playing with a doll.
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Notes
- Etymology
人 (person) + 形 (shape), literally "person shape."
- Nuance
Covers traditional dolls, display dolls, and puppets; ぬいぐるみ is specifically a stuffed toy.
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