Word details

尺八

Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 尺八.

Dictionary

Entry

尺八ゃくはちNounFreq #49159
1

shakuhachi; end-blown fippleless bamboo flute

2

Slang; Vulgar expression or word

blow job; fellatio

Character notes

Kanji in this Word

shaku, Japanese foot, measure, scale, rule

4 strokesFrequency 1,940JLPT N1Grade 6

On

シャクセキ

Kun

さし

eight, eight radical (no. 12)

2 strokesFrequency 92JLPT N4Grade 1

On

ハチハツ

Kun

や.つやっ.つよう

Nanori

はっやちやつ

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