玉串
Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 玉串
1
Shinto
branch of a sacred tree (esp. sakaki) with paper or cotton strips attached (used as an offering)
2
sakaki (species of evergreen sacred to Shinto, Cleyera japonica)
Kanji in this Word
玉
5 strokes
Frequency: 737
JLPT N2
Grade 1
Meanings
jewel
ball
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
ギョク
Kun
— Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
たま
たま-
-だま
Nanori
— Specialized readings used in names
おう
だん
串
7 strokes
Frequency: 2139
Grade 8
Meanings
spit
skewer
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
カン
ケン
セン
Kun
— Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
くし
つらぬ.く
籤
23 strokes
Meanings
lottery
raffle
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
セン
Kun
— Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
くじ
かずとり
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