Word details

しもと

Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word しもと.

Dictionary

Entry

もとNounUsually kanaArchaic
1

scourge; whip; switch

Character notes

Kanji in this Word

whip, rod, scourge, crime punishable by flogging

11 strokes

On

Kun

むちしもと

whip, cane

13 strokesGrade 9

On

ショ

Kun

いばらしもとすわえ

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