Word details

さや

Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word さや.

Dictionary

Entry

サヤNounUsually kanaFreq #62359
1

pod (e.g. a pea pod); shell; hull

Examples
その双子はさやの中の2つのえんどう豆のように似ている。
The twins are as alike as two peas in a pod.

Character notes

Kanji in this Word

pod, hull, husk, shell, case

11 strokes

On

キョウ

Kun

さや

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