Word details

柊鰯

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

Dictionary

Entry

柊鰯ひいらぎいわしNounFreq #179816
1

sardine and holly charm; sardine head and holly branch placed next to the front door during setsubun to ward off demons

Character notes

Kanji in this Word

holly

9 strokesJLPT N1Grade 9

On

シュシュウ

Kun

ひいらぎ

sardine, (kokuji)

21 strokesGrade 9

Kun

いわし

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