No. 2,840 in Japanese
いが
"いが" (iga) refers to a chestnut burr or the spiky husk that surrounds chestnuts.
In a sentence
彼はその書類のいがを慎重に確認しました。
He carefully checked the outline of the document.
In this sentence, 'いが' refers to the outline or main points of the document. It is used in a context where details are being reviewed or confirmed.
庭の木に落ちていた栗のいがが輝いていた。
The chestnut husks lying under the tree in the garden were shining.
Here, 'いが' represents the spiky hull or husk that encompasses chestnuts. It is a noun referring to the physical outer shell of the chestnut.
彼の発言は予想していたことのいがを超えるものだった。
His remarks went beyond the outline of what was expected.
In this context, 'いが' symbolizes the framework or expected boundary of ideas or topics. It indicates the pre-considered scope of expectations or plans.
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