Word details

形代

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

Dictionary

Entry

形代たしろNounFreq #57661
1

paper, cloth, wood, etc. representation of a sacred object

2

Shinto

paper doll used in purification rites

Character notes

Kanji in this Word

shape, form, style

7 strokesFrequency 418JLPT N2Grade 2

On

ケイギョウ

Kun

かた-がたかたちなり

Nanori

substitute, change, convert, replace, period, age, counter for decades of ages, eras, etc., generation, charge, rate, fee

5 strokesFrequency 66JLPT N3Grade 3

On

ダイタイ

Kun

か.わるかわ.るかわ.りか.わり-がわ.り-が.わりか.えるしろ

Nanori

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