iboji

Japanese

Romanization

iboji

  1. Rōmaji transcription of いぼじ

Yoruba

Alternative forms
  • ibòòji

Etymology 1

From ibi (“place”) +‎ òjìji (“shadow”), literally “Place that has a shadow”.

Pronunciation
  • IPA(key): /ī.bò.d͡ʒī/

Noun

ibòji

  1. Alternative form of ibòòji (“shade”)
    Synonym: òjìji
    Synonym: ujì (Èkìtì)

Etymology 2

From ibi (“place”) +‎ ojì (“an obsolete root meaning grave or tomb”). Cognate with Igala ójì, ójínójì

Pronunciation
  • IPA(key): /ī.bō.d͡ʒì/, /ī.bó.d͡ʒì/

Noun

ibojì or ibójì

  1. grave, tomb, cemetery
    Synonyms: sàréè, isà òkú, itẹ́, oróorí
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