Word details

ししおどし

Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word ししおどし.

Dictionary

Entry

しおどし鹿威しNounUsually kanaFreq #84116
1

water-filled bamboo tube which clacks against a stone when emptied (orig. used for keeping birds and wildlife away)

Character notes

Kanji in this Word

鹿

deer

11 strokesFrequency 957JLPT N1Grade 4

On

ロク

Kun

しか

Nanori

しし

intimidate, dignity, majesty, menace, threaten

9 strokesFrequency 1,103JLPT N1Grade 8

On

Kun

おど.すおど.しおど.かす

Nanori

いさたけたけし

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