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座敷牢

Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 座敷牢

しきろう
Noun
Freq #47209
1

Historical term

room for confining criminals or lunatics (Edo period)

Kanji in this Word

10 strokes
Frequency: 588
JLPT N2
Grade 6

Meanings

squat
seat
cushion
gathering
sit

Readings

On — Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
Kun — Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
すわ.る
15 strokes
Frequency: 1212
JLPT N1
Grade 8

Meanings

spread
pave
sit
promulgate

Readings

On — Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
Kun — Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
し.く
-し.き
Nanori — Specialized readings used in names
しき
にゅう
7 strokes
Frequency: 2472

Meanings

prison
jail
hardness

Readings

On — Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
ロウ
Kun — Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
かた.い
ひとや
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