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振り袖

Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 振り袖

振袖
りそで
Noun
Freq #40593
1

long-sleeved kimono

Examples
振り袖で仕事はできぬ。
The cat in gloves catches no mice.

Kanji in this Word

10 strokes
Frequency: 614
JLPT N1
Grade 8

Meanings

shake
wave
wag
swing

Readings

On — Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
シン
Kun — Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
ふ.る
ふ.れる
ふ.るう
Nanori — Specialized readings used in names
ふり
10 strokes
Frequency: 1960
Grade 8

Meanings

sleeve
wing (building)
extension
give cold shoulder

Readings

On — Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
シュウ
Kun — Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
そで
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