Japanese Dictionary

Meaning of (すわえ) in Japanese

楚, 杪
Kana Reading
すわえ, ずわえ, すわい, ずわい
Romaji
suwae, zuwae, suwai, zuwai
Word Senses
  • Parts of speech
    noun (common) (futsuumeishi)
    Meaning
    switch (long, tender shoot of a plant)
  • Parts of speech
    Meaning
    switch (cane used for flogging)


Kanji in this word

8 strokes

twig, treetop

On'Yomi: ビョウ, ショウ

Kun'Yomi: こずえ

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13 strokes

whip, cane

On'Yomi: ソ, ショ

Kun'Yomi: いばら, しもと, すわえ

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