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どうさ

Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word どうさ

ドーサ
礬水
礬砂
陶砂
Noun
Usually kana
Freq #283138
1

dōsa; sizing solution made of alum and glue for treating washi

Kanji in this Word

20 strokes

Meanings

alum

Readings

On — Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
バン
ハン
4 strokes
Frequency: 223
JLPT N4
Grade 1

Meanings

water

Readings

On — Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
スイ
Kun — Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
みず
みず-
Nanori — Specialized readings used in names
うず
ずみ
みさ
みつ
みな
みん
9 strokes
Frequency: 1146
JLPT N2
Grade 6

Meanings

sand

Readings

On — Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
シャ
Kun — Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
すな
Nanori — Specialized readings used in names
いさ
11 strokes
Frequency: 1680
JLPT N1
Grade 8

Meanings

pottery
porcelain

Readings

On — Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
トウ
Kun — Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
すえ
Nanori — Specialized readings used in names
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