Japanese Dictionary

Meaning of 裾払い(すそはらい) in Japanese

裾払い
Kana Reading
すそはらい
Romaji
susoharai
Word Senses
  • Parts of speech
    noun (common) (futsuumeishi)
    Meaning
    rear footsweep (sumo)


Kanji in this word

13 strokes

cuff, hem, foot of mountain

On'Yomi: キョ, コ

Kun'Yomi: すそ

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JLPT 3

5 strokes

pay, clear out, prune, banish, dispose of

On'Yomi: フツ, ヒツ, ホツ

Kun'Yomi: はら.う, -はら.い, -ばら.い

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