Word details

茅の輪

Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 茅の輪.

Dictionary

Entry

茅の輪のわNounFreq #145909
1

cogon grass ring (through which people pass during summer purification rites)

Character notes

Kanji in this Word

miscanthus reed

8 strokesFrequency 1,895JLPT N1Grade 9

On

ボウミョウ

Kun

かやちがや

Nanori

wheel, ring, circle, link, loop, counter for wheels and flowers

15 strokesFrequency 693JLPT N2Grade 4

On

リン

Kun

Nanori

なわ

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