Word details

神輿

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

Dictionary

Entry

神輿御輿こしんよ (神輿)NounFreq #32156
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

Character notes

Kanji in this Word

gods, mind, soul

9 strokesFrequency 347JLPT N2Grade 3

On

シンジン

Kun

かみかん-こう-

Nanori

かぐかなかもくまこはだま
輿

palanquin, bier, public opinion, the earth

17 strokesGrade 9

On

Kun

かごこし

honorable, manipulate, govern

12 strokesFrequency 1,087JLPT N2Grade 8

On

ギョ

Kun

おん-お-み-

Nanori

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