Japanese Dictionary

Meaning of (うす) in Japanese

臼, 碓, 舂
Kana Reading
うす
Romaji
usu
Word Senses
  • Parts of speech
    noun (common) (futsuumeishi)
    Meaning
    mill-stone; mortar


Kanji in this word

13 strokes

pestle

On'Yomi: カク, タイ

Kun'Yomi: たし.か, かく.たる

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6 strokes

mortar

On'Yomi: キュウ, グ

Kun'Yomi: うす, うすづ.く

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11 strokes

pound (mortar), sink, set (sun)

On'Yomi: ショウ

Kun'Yomi: うすつ.く, うすづ.く, つ.く

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