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頭巾

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

Noun
Freq #17009
1

headgear (esp. one made of cloth); hood; kerchief; cap; skullcap; hat

Examples
修道士のように頭巾をかぶった雲は、ポツリポツリと落ちる雨を数珠のようにつまぐっている。
The hooded clouds, like friars, tell their beads in drops of rain.
2

tokin (headgear worn by yamabushi)

Kanji in this Word

16 strokes
Frequency: 433
JLPT N3
Grade 2

Meanings

head
counter for large animals

Readings

On — Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
トウ
Kun — Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
あたま
かしら
-がしら
かぶり
Nanori — Specialized readings used in names
かみ
がみ
ちゃん
つむり
3 strokes
Grade 8

Meanings

towel
hanging scroll
width
cloth radical (no. 50)

Readings

On — Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
キン
フク
Kun — Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
おお.い
ちきり
きれ
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