Word details

玉串

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

Dictionary

Entry

玉串玉籤玉ぐしぐしたまくし (玉串/玉籤)NounFreq #83092
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)

Character notes

Kanji in this Word

jewel, ball

5 strokesFrequency 737JLPT N2Grade 1

On

ギョク

Kun

たまたま--だま

Nanori

おうだん

spit, skewer

7 strokesFrequency 2,139Grade 8

On

カンケンセン

Kun

くしつらぬ.く

lottery, raffle

23 strokes

On

セン

Kun

くじかずとり

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