神輿
Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 神輿
1
mikoshi; portable Shinto shrine carried through the streets during festivals
2
御輿 only; Honorific
palanquin; litter
3
みこし only; Word usually written using kana alone; Esp. as 〜を上げる, 〜を据える, etc.
lower back; waist; hips
Kanji in this Word
神
9 strokes
Frequency: 347
JLPT N2
Grade 3
Meanings
gods
mind
soul
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
シン
ジン
Kun
— Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
かみ
かん-
こう-
Nanori
— Specialized readings used in names
か
かぐ
かな
かも
くま
こ
こは
だま
み
輿
17 strokes
Grade 9
Meanings
palanquin
bier
public opinion
the earth
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
ヨ
Kun
— Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
かご
こし
御
12 strokes
Frequency: 1087
JLPT N2
Grade 8
Meanings
honorable
manipulate
govern
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
ギョ
ゴ
Kun
— Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
おん-
お-
み-
Nanori
— Specialized readings used in names
う
興
16 strokes
Frequency: 734
JLPT N1
Grade 5
Meanings
entertain
revive
retrieve
interest
pleasure
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
コウ
キョウ
Kun
— Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
おこ.る
おこ.す
Nanori
— Specialized readings used in names
おき
おこっ
とも
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