Meaning of 雌黄(しおう) in Japanese

雌黄
Kana Reading
しおう, きに
Romaji
shiō, kini
Word Senses
  • Parts of speech
    noun (common) (futsuumeishi)
    Meaning
    orpiment
  • Parts of speech
    Meaning
    gamboge
  • Parts of speech
    Meaning
    falsification; alteration

Related Kanji

雌 JLPT 1

14 strokes

feminine, female

On'Yomi: シ

Kun'Yomi: め-, めす, めん

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黄 JLPT 2

11 strokes

yellow

On'Yomi: コウ, オウ

Kun'Yomi: き, こ-

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