Japanese Dictionary

Meaning of 大纛(たいとう) in Japanese

大纛
Kana Reading
たいとう
Romaji
taitō
Word Senses
  • Parts of speech
    noun (common) (futsuumeishi)
    Meaning
    large decorative black flagpole tassel made from tail hair (of a yak, horse, ox, etc.) or dyed hemp
  • Parts of speech
    Meaning
    emperor's encampment


Kanji in this word

JLPT 5

3 strokes

large, big

On'Yomi: ダイ, タイ

Kun'Yomi: おお-, おお.きい, -おお.いに

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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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