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Definition and meaning of - がく in Japanese

がく
gaku

N4

1.picture frame

Noun

写真を額に入れて飾ったんだ。
I put the photo in a frame and hung it up.
ひたい
hitai

N4

1.forehead, brow

Noun

ひたいが 高いです。
I have a high forehead.
がく
gaku

N4

1.a frame for a picture or artwork.

Noun

この絵は美しい額に入れられています。
This painting is framed in a beautiful frame.
額の中には家族の写真が飾られています。
Inside the frame, there is a family photo displayed.
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2.the total amount of money or sum.

Noun, Noun, used as a suffix

その商品の額は5000円です。
The price of that product is 5000 yen.
修理の額が高すぎると思います。
I think the cost of the repair is too high.
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3.the upper part of the face.

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彼の額には汗が滴っていた。
Sweat was dripping down his forehead.
額にシワが増えてきたようだ。
It seems like wrinkles are increasing on his forehead.
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WORD OF THE DAY

はなび

花火

hanabi

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がく
ひたい
がく

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