Chinese

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nose cavity of body; tune
trad. (鼻腔)
simp. #(鼻腔)

Pronunciation

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Noun

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鼻腔

  1. (anatomy) nasal cavity

Japanese

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Etymology 1

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Kanji in this term

Grade: 3
こう
Jinmeiyō
on’yomi

Noun

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()(こう) (bikō

  1. nasal cavity - a large air-filled space above and behind the nose in the middle of the face.

Etymology 2

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Kanji in this term

Grade: 3
くう
Jinmeiyō
on’yomi

Noun

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()(くう) (bikū

  1. nasal cavity
Usage notes
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This reading is only used by medical professionals.