Japanese Dictionary

Meaning of (はず) in Japanese

筈, 弭
JLPT 4
Kana Reading
はず
Romaji
hazu
Word Senses
  • Parts of speech
    noun (common) (futsuumeishi)
    Meaning
    expectation that something took place, will take place or was in some state; it should be so; bound to be; expected to be; must be
  • Parts of speech
    Meaning
    nock (of a bow)
  • Parts of speech
    Meaning
    nock (of an arrow)
  • Parts of speech
    Meaning
    nock-shaped grip (between thumb and forefinger) (Sumo)
  • Parts of speech
    Meaning
    wooden frame on the tip of the mast of a Japanese ship that prevents the hawser from falling out

Examples of 筈, 弭, はず in a sentence



Related Kanji

9 strokes

stop, cease, notches where drawstring is attached to the bow

On'Yomi: ビ, ミ

Kun'Yomi: や.める, や.む, ゆはず

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12 strokes

notch of an arrow, ought, must, should be, expected

On'Yomi: カツ

Kun'Yomi: はず, やはず

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