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脇差

Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 脇差

脇指
脇差し
きざし
Noun
Freq #34388
1

wakizashi; short sword worn by samurai

Kanji in this Word

10 strokes
Frequency: 1806
Grade 8

Meanings

armpit
the other way
another place
flank
supporting role

Readings

On — Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
キョウ
Kun — Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
わき
わけ
10 strokes
Frequency: 449
JLPT N2
Grade 4

Meanings

distinction
difference
variation
discrepancy
margin
balance

Readings

On — Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
Kun — Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
さ.す
さ.し
9 strokes
Frequency: 155
JLPT N2
Grade 3

Meanings

finger
point to
indicate
put into
play (chess)
measure (ruler)

Readings

On — Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
Kun — Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
ゆび
さ.す
-さ.し
Nanori — Specialized readings used in names
いぶ
さし
さす
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