Japanese Dictionary

Meaning of 鬼頭(おにがしら) in Japanese

鬼頭, 纛
Kana Reading
おにがしら, とう
Romaji
onigashira, tō
Word Senses
  • Parts of speech
    noun (common) (futsuumeishi)
    Meaning
    decorative black flagpole tassel made from tail hair (of a yak, horse, ox, etc.) or dyed hemp


Kanji in this word

JLPT 1

10 strokes

ghost, devil

On'Yomi: キ

Kun'Yomi: おに, おに-

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JLPT 4

16 strokes

head, counter for large animals

On'Yomi: トウ, ズ, ト

Kun'Yomi: あたま, かしら, -がしら, かぶり

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25 strokes

flag, banner

On'Yomi: トウ, トク

Kun'Yomi: はたぼこ, おにがしら

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