竹箆
Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 竹箆
1
Buddhism
bamboo stick used to strike meditators into greater wakefulness (in Zen Buddhism)
2
Word usually written using kana alone; Esp. しっぺ
striking someone's wrist with one's index and middle finger
Kanji in this Word
竹
6 strokes
Frequency: 593
JLPT N2
Grade 1
Meanings
bamboo
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
チク
Kun
— Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
たけ
Nanori
— Specialized readings used in names
たか
箆
14 strokes
Meanings
spatula
arrow shaft
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
ヘイ
ハイ
Kun
— Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
へら
の
くし
篦
16 strokes
Meanings
spatula
arrow shaft
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
ヘイ
ハイ
Kun
— Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
へら
の
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