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ざる

Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word ざる

ザル
Noun
Usually kana
Freq #15194
1

draining basket (traditionally made of bamboo); colander; strainer; sieve

2

something full of holes

3

Abbreviation; Food, cooking

zaru soba

4

Colloquial

strong drinker; someone who can drink like a fish

Kanji in this Word

10 strokes

Meanings

bamboo basket

Readings

On — Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
ソウ
Kun — Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
ざる
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