Japanese Word · Intermediate
木偶の坊
doll, puppet
Pronunciation: [de̞kɯ̟no̞bo̞ː]
Meaning
doll, puppet
Example
彼は木偶の坊にすぎない。
He is no better than a fool.
Practice tips
- Practice 木偶の坊 out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
- Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
- Pay attention to context: this Japanese word is for intermediate-level learners.