Word details

振り袖

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

Dictionary

Entry

振り袖振袖りそでNounFreq #40593
1

long-sleeved kimono

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

Character notes

Kanji in this Word

shake, wave, wag, swing

10 strokesFrequency 614JLPT N1Grade 8

On

シン

Kun

ふ.るふ.れるふ.るう

Nanori

ふり

sleeve, wing (building), extension, give cold shoulder

10 strokesFrequency 1,960Grade 8

On

シュウ

Kun

そで

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