Word details
鎌
Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 鎌.
Dictionary
Entry
1
sickle
Examples
使っている鎌は光る。
A sickle that gets used shines.
2
leading question; trick question
3
Abbreviation
sickle-and-chain (weapon)
4
Abbreviation
spear with curved cross-blades
5
Abbreviation
gooseneck tenon and mortise joint
6
Archaic
noisiness
7
Word usually written using kana alone
part of a fish around the gills
Character notes
Kanji in this Word
鎌
sickle, scythe, trick
18 strokesFrequency 1,587JLPT N1Grade 8
On
レンケン
Kun
かま
Nanori
かたかね
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