Japanese Dictionary

Meaning of (しゃく) in Japanese

Kana Reading
しゃく
Romaji
shaku
Word Senses
  • Parts of speech
    noun (common) (futsuumeishi)
    Meaning
    shaku (flat wooden or ivory baton carried in the right hand when in ceremonial imperial or Shinto garb)


Kanji in this word

10 strokes

mace, baton, scepter

On'Yomi: コツ

Kun'Yomi: しゃく

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