Word details

囃す

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

Dictionary

Entry

囃すTransitiveGodan verbFreq #51248
1

to play accompaniment; to keep time

2

to cheer; to applaud

3

to jeer; to mock; to banter

Character notes

Kanji in this Word

play (music), accompany, beat time, banter, jeer, applaud

21 strokesFrequency 2,275

On

サツソウ

Kun

はや.すはやし

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