Word details
水差し
Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 水差し.
Dictionary
Entry
1
pitcher; water jug; watering can
Examples
水差しの取っ手が壊れた。
The handle of the pitcher was broken.
2
Usu. not 水差し
container of fresh water for replenishing the kettle and rinsing bowls (tea ceremony)
Character notes
Kanji in this Word
水
water
4 strokesFrequency 223JLPT N4Grade 1
On
スイ
Kun
みずみず-
Nanori
うずずみつどみみさみつみなみん
差
distinction, difference, variation, discrepancy, margin, balance
10 strokesFrequency 449JLPT N2Grade 4
On
サ
Kun
さ.すさ.し
指
finger, point to, indicate, put into, play (chess), measure (ruler)
9 strokesFrequency 155JLPT N2Grade 3
On
シ
Kun
ゆびさ.す-さ.し
Nanori
いいぶさしさす
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