Japanese Dictionary

Meaning of (かしこ) in Japanese

畏, 賢, 恐, 可祝
Kana Reading
かしこ, かしく
Romaji
kashiko, kashiku
Word Senses
  • Parts of speech
    Expressions (phrases, clauses, etc.)
    Meaning
    yours sincerely (used to sign off on letters); respectfully yours


Kanji in this word

9 strokes

fear, majestic, graciously, be apprehensive

On'Yomi: イ

Kun'Yomi: おそ.れる, かしこま.る, かしこ, かしこ.し

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JLPT 2

9 strokes

celebrate, congratulate

On'Yomi: シュク, シュウ

Kun'Yomi: いわ.う

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JLPT 2

16 strokes

intelligent, wise, wisdom, cleverness

On'Yomi: ケン

Kun'Yomi: かしこ.い

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JLPT 3

10 strokes

fear, dread, awe

On'Yomi: キョウ

Kun'Yomi: おそ.れる, おそ.る, おそ.ろしい, こわ.い, こわ.がる

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JLPT 2

5 strokes

can, passable, mustn't, should not, do not

On'Yomi: カ, コク

Kun'Yomi: -べ.き, -べ.し

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10 strokes

On'Yomi: シュウ, シュク

Kun'Yomi: いわう

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