Japanese Dictionary

Meaning of 用心棒(ようじんぼう) in Japanese

用心棒
Kana Reading
ようじんぼう
Romaji
yōjinbō
Word Senses
  • Parts of speech
    noun (common) (futsuumeishi)
    Meaning
    bodyguard; bouncer; guard
  • Parts of speech
    Meaning
    bar (e.g. on a door); bolt


Kanji in this word

JLPT 2

12 strokes

rod, stick, cane, pole, club, line

On'Yomi: ボウ

Kun'Yomi:

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JLPT 4

4 strokes

heart, mind, spirit, heart radical (no. 61)

On'Yomi: シン

Kun'Yomi: こころ, -ごころ

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JLPT 4

5 strokes

utilize, business, service, use, employ

On'Yomi: ヨウ

Kun'Yomi: もち.いる

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