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Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 杵

しょ
Noun
Freq #92502
1

vajra (mystical weapon in Hinduism and Buddhism)

Kanji in this Word

8 strokes
Frequency: 2355
Grade 9

Meanings

wooden pestle

Readings

On — Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
ショ
Kun — Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
きね
Nanori — Specialized readings used in names
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