Word details
起承転結
Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 起承転結.
Dictionary
Entry
1
Yojijukugo
introduction, development, turn and conclusion (quadripartite structure of certain Chinese poetry)
2
story composition and development
Character notes
Kanji in this Word
起
rouse, wake up, get up
10 strokesFrequency 374JLPT N3Grade 3
On
キ
Kun
お.きるお.こるお.こすおこ.すた.つ
承
acquiesce, hear, listen to, be informed, receive
8 strokesFrequency 775JLPT N2Grade 6
On
ショウジョウ
Kun
うけたまわ.るう.ける
Nanori
つぐことすけつぎよしうけ
転
revolve, turn around, change
11 strokesFrequency 327JLPT N3Grade 3
On
テン
Kun
ころ.がるころ.げるころ.がすころ.ぶまろ.ぶうたたうつ.るくる.めく
結
tie, bind, contract, join, organize, do up hair, fasten
12 strokesFrequency 162JLPT N2Grade 4
On
ケツケチ
Kun
むす.ぶゆ.うゆ.わえる
Nanori
ゆいゆう
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