Japanese Dictionary

Meaning of (しの) in Japanese

Kana Reading
しの, しぬ
Romaji
shino, shinu
Word Senses
  • Parts of speech
    noun (common) (futsuumeishi)
    Meaning
    thin-culmed dwarf bamboo (growing in clusters)
  • Parts of speech
    Meaning
    Japanese transverse bamboo flute (high-pitched; usu. with seven holes)
  • Parts of speech
    Meaning
    sliver (strand of loose fibers)


Kanji in this word

17 strokes

bamboo grass

On'Yomi: ゾウ, ショウ

Kun'Yomi: しの, ささ, すず

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