尺八
Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 尺八
1
shakuhachi; end-blown fippleless bamboo flute
2
Slang; Vulgar expression or word
blow job; fellatio
Kanji in this Word
尺
4 strokes
Frequency: 1940
JLPT N1
Grade 6
Meanings
shaku
Japanese foot
measure
scale
rule
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
シャク
セキ
Kun
— Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
さし
八
2 strokes
Frequency: 92
JLPT N4
Grade 1
Meanings
eight
eight radical (no. 12)
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
ハチ
ハツ
Kun
— Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
や
や.つ
やっ.つ
よう
Nanori
— Specialized readings used in names
な
は
はっ
やち
やつ
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