Word details

よすが

Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word よすが.

Dictionary

Entry

すが便NounUsually kanaFreq #28424
1

Formal or literary term

something to rely on; aid; clue; way; means

2

Formal or literary term

someone to rely on; relative

3

Formal or literary term

reminder; memento

Character notes

Kanji in this Word

affinity, relation, connection, edge, border, verge, brink

15 strokesFrequency 1,291JLPT N1Grade 8

On

エン-ネン

Kun

ふちふち.どるゆかりよすがへりえにし

cause, factor, be associated with, depend on, be limited to

6 strokesFrequency 636JLPT N2Grade 5

On

イン

Kun

よ.るちな.む

Nanori

便

convenience, facility, excrement, feces, letter, chance

9 strokesFrequency 729JLPT N3Grade 4

On

ベンビン

Kun

たよ.り

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