Japanese Dictionary

Meaning of 牙纛(がとう) in Japanese

牙纛
Kana Reading
がとう
Romaji
gatō
Word Senses
  • Parts of speech
    noun (common) (futsuumeishi)
    Meaning
    flagstaff decorated with ivory carried by the emperor or a general


Kanji in this word

5 strokes

tusk, fang, tusk radical (no. 92)

On'Yomi: ガ, ゲ

Kun'Yomi: きば, は

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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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