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What is the meaning of kikuyu word njira?

The Kikuyu word "njira" has a few meanings, depending on the context:

1. Path, road, or way: This is the most common meaning of "njira." It refers to a physical path or road that one can travel on.

2. Method, way, or approach: This meaning refers to a way of doing something, a process, or a technique. For example, "njira ya kupika" means "the way to cook."

3. Destiny, fate, or journey: In a more abstract sense, "njira" can also refer to one's destiny or life journey.

Example sentences:

* Njira ya kwenda nyumbani ni ndefu. (The road home is long.)

* Njia ya kupika ugali ni rahisi. (The method of cooking ugali is easy.)

* Kila mtu ana njira yake maishani. (Everyone has their own path in life.)

The specific meaning of "njira" will be clear from the context in which it is used.

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