Word details

人柱

Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 人柱.

Dictionary

Entry

人柱とばしらNounFreq #38346
1

human pillar; human sacrifice

Character notes

Kanji in this Word

person

2 strokesFrequency 5JLPT N4Grade 1

On

ジンニン

Kun

ひと-り-と

Nanori

ひこふみ

pillar, post, cylinder, support

9 strokesFrequency 1,119JLPT N2Grade 3

On

チュウ

Kun

はしら

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