Word details

しがらみ

Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word しがらみ.

Dictionary

Entry

がらみNounUsually kanaFreq #16158
1

weir

2

bonds; fetters; ties of obligation

Character notes

Kanji in this Word

stockade, fence, weir, entwine around

9 strokesGrade 8

On

サクサン

Kun

しがら.むしがらみとりでやらい

Nanori

ませやな

twine around, check a current (with a weir)

11 strokes

On

サク

Kun

しがら.む

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