Word details

むしろ

Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word むしろ.

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Entry

むしろ筵莚えん (筵)ムシロ蓆NounFreq #37633
1

Word usually written using kana alone

woven mat (esp. one made of straw)

2

Formal or literary term; Occ. written as 席

seat

Character notes

Kanji in this Word

筵

straw mat

13 strokes

On

エン

Kun

むしろ
莚

straw mat

11 strokes

On

エン

Kun

むしろ
蓆

straw mat, matting

14 strokes

On

セキ

Kun

むしろ

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