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Word of the Day - aomuke

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Word of the Day:

aomuke

Pronunciation:

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Meaning:

facing upward

Japanese characters:

仰向け (あおむけ)

Example:

Hanaji ga deta node, aomuke ni natte yasunda.
鼻血が出たので、仰向けになって休んだ。

Translation:

Since I had a bloody nose, I rested on my back.

Antonym:

utsubuse (うつぶせ)

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