Japanese Dictionary

Meaning of 座敷童(ざしきわらし) in Japanese

座敷童, 座敷童子
Kana Reading
ざしきわらし
Romaji
zashikiwarashi
Word Senses
  • Parts of speech
    noun (common) (futsuumeishi)
    Meaning
    protective household deity in Tohoku, appearing as a red-faced child spirit with bobbed-hair


Kanji in this word

JLPT 1

15 strokes

spread, pave, sit, promulgate

On'Yomi: フ

Kun'Yomi: し.く, -し.き

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JLPT 2

12 strokes

juvenile, child

On'Yomi: ドウ

Kun'Yomi: わらべ

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JLPT 3

10 strokes

squat, seat, cushion, gathering, sit

On'Yomi: ザ

Kun'Yomi: すわ.る

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JLPT 5

3 strokes

child, sign of the rat, 11PM-1AM, first sign of Chinese zodiac

On'Yomi: シ, ス, ツ

Kun'Yomi: こ, -こ, ね

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