薦

woven straw mat (orig. made of wild rice leaves)

Abbreviation

beggar

Archaic

Manchurian wild rice (Zizania latifolia)

recommendation

cask wrapped in straw matting

beggar

mendicant Zen priest of the Fuke sect

勧める／奨める only

to recommend (someone to do); to advise; to encourage; to urge

Esp. 薦める

to recommend (a book, someone for a position, etc.); to suggest

勧める／奨める only

to offer (a drink, cigarette, seat, etc.)

recommendation; referral; endorsement

recommendation; advice; suggestion; encouragement

recommendation; advice; suggestion; encouragement

letter of invitation; letter of recommendation; reference

(university) admission category for recommended candidates

admission based on recommendation; enrolment by recommendation (enrollment)

self-recommendation; self-nomination; putting oneself forward

recommender; nominator; referee

recommendation (by others)

entrance examination for selected candidates (who have been recommended to the university)

Anatomy

sacrum; sacral bone

仙骨 only

hermitry; appearance of a hermit; unworldliness; unusual physique; outstanding appearance

recommendation; nomination

Manchurian wild rice (Zizania latifolia)

designated school recommendation; recommendation for admission from a school designated by the university

recommended books; recommended reading

sacral vertebra

straw belt wrapped around trees to protect against pests

decorative straw wrapped around wine barrels

bulrush mat

recommender; nominator; referee