Word details

かんぬき

Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word かんぬき.

Dictionary

Entry

んぬ貫木かんのきNounUsually kanaFreq #31301
1

bar; bolt (e.g. on door); latch

Examples
ドアにかんぬきをし、錠をかけた。
We barred the door and locked it.
2

Sumo

double-arm lock

3

(rope) cinching

Character notes

Kanji in this Word

gate bar

9 strokes

On

サンセン

Kun

かんぬき

pierce, 8 1/3lbs, penetrate, brace

11 strokesFrequency 1,156JLPT N1Grade 8

On

カン

Kun

つらぬ.くぬ.くぬき

Nanori

つらぬく

tree, wood

4 strokesFrequency 317JLPT N4Grade 1

On

ボクモク

Kun

こ-

Nanori

もと

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