Word details

いわし

Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word いわし.

Dictionary

Entry

わしイワシNounUsually kanaFreq #50114
1

pilchard (esp. Japanese pilchard, Sardinops melanostictus); sardine

Character notes

Kanji in this Word

sardine, (kokuji)

21 strokesGrade 9

Kun

いわし

sardine

21 strokes

On

オン

Kun

いわし

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