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斐

斐: patterned

patterned; used in 甲斐
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Readings

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In everyday Japanese 斐 appears almost only in 甲斐 (かい, 'worth, point'), which is also the old province of Kai (now Yamanashi).

Key words

甲斐かいworth; effect; point
生き甲斐いきがいreason for living
甲斐甲斐しいかいがいしいdiligent; devoted
不甲斐ないふがいないpathetic; spineless

Example sentences

Our daily practice paid off, and the piano recital was a great success.

For my grandfather, going fishing with his grandchildren is the greatest joy in life.

She devotedly looks after her sick mother every day.

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