Word details

袈裟

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

Dictionary

Entry

袈裟NounFreq #29431
1

Buddhism

kasaya; monk's stole

2

Abbreviation

wearing an article of clothing in the same manner as a kasaya (i.e. draped over one shoulder)

Character notes

Kanji in this Word

a coarse camlet

11 strokesJLPT N1Grade 9

On

Buddhist surplice

13 strokesJLPT N1Grade 9

On

シャ

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