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Breakdown of yaoya
eight
八
In the past, all animals used to have eight legs.
hundred
百
One white page can give birth to a hundred different stories.
roof
屋
You arrive at a shack that has a flag serving as its roof.
Usages of yaoya
八百屋 で 果物 も 買えます。yaoya de kudamono mo kaemasu.
You can also buy fruits at the greengrocer.
八百屋 で 玉ねぎ が 安い。yaoya de tamanegi ga yasui.
Onions are cheap at the greengrocer.
八百屋 は 一階 に あります。yaoya ha ikkai ni arimasu.
The greengrocer is on the ground floor.
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