Word details

たすき

Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word たすき.

Dictionary

Entry

すき手繦NounUsually kanaFreq #41341
1

cord used to tuck up the sleeves of a kimono

Examples
帯に短し、に長し。
Too much spoils, too little is nothing.
2

sash (worn over the shoulder to the opposite hip)

3

obi (strip of paper looped around a book, CD, etc. containing information about the product)

Character notes

Kanji in this Word

cord to hold up sleeves, (kokuji)

22 strokes

Kun

たすき

hand

4 strokesFrequency 60JLPT N4Grade 1

On

シュ

Kun

て--てた-

string of coins, child's obi, nappy

17 strokes

On

キョウ

Kun

むつきぜにさし

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