高楊枝
Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 高楊枝
1
leisurely, post-meal use of a toothpick
Examples
武士は食わねど高楊枝。
A samurai, even when he has not eaten, uses a toothpick like a lord.
Kanji in this Word
高
10 strokes
Frequency: 65
JLPT N4
Grade 2
Meanings
tall
high
expensive
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
コウ
Kun
— Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
たか.い
たか
-だか
たか.まる
たか.める
Nanori
— Specialized readings used in names
か
こ
じょい
た
はか
楊
13 strokes
Frequency: 1815
JLPT N1
Grade 9
Meanings
willow
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
ヨウ
Kun
— Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
やなぎ
Nanori
— Specialized readings used in names
やな
枝
8 strokes
Frequency: 1401
JLPT N2
Grade 5
Meanings
bough
branch
twig
limb
counter for branches
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
シ
Kun
— Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
えだ
Nanori
— Specialized readings used in names
え
ぐさ
子
3 strokes
Frequency: 72
JLPT N4
Grade 1
Meanings
child
sign of the rat
11PM-1AM
first sign of Chinese zodiac
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
シ
ス
ツ
Kun
— Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
こ
-こ
ね
Nanori
— Specialized readings used in names
い
き
ぎ
く
け
ねっ
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