Meanings
Readings
Common Words
Occ. written as 佩びる
to wear (a sword, decoration, etc.); to carry; to bear
to be entrusted with (a mission); to be charged with; to take on
to have (a quality, property, etc.); to have a trace of; to be tinged with
Usu. 履く or 穿く
to put on (lower-body clothing, e.g. pants, skirt, footwear); to wear
Usu. 佩く or 帯く
to affix (a sword to one's hip)
Archaic
to affix (a bowstring to a bow)
Historical term; Common noun
type of ancient oriental belt
佩 only; Archaic; Counter
counter for swords
Formal or literary term
wearing (an insignia, sword, etc.)
deep gratitude; heartfelt appreciation; not forgetting to express one's gratitude
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