Japanese Dictionary

Meaning of 浄瑠璃(じょうるり) in Japanese

浄瑠璃
Kana Reading
じょうるり
Romaji
jōruri
Word Senses
  • Parts of speech
    noun (common) (futsuumeishi)
    Meaning
    type of dramatic recitation accompanied by a shamisen (associated with the Japanese puppet theater)


Kanji in this word

JLPT 1

14 strokes

lapis lazuli

On'Yomi: ル, リュウ

Kun'Yomi:

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JLPT 1

9 strokes

clean, purify, cleanse, exorcise, Manchu Dynasty

On'Yomi: ジョウ, セイ

Kun'Yomi: きよ.める, きよ.い

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JLPT 1

14 strokes

glassy, lapis lazuli

On'Yomi: リ

Kun'Yomi:

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