Japanese Dictionary

Meaning of 囃子(はやし) in Japanese

囃子
Kana Reading
はやし
Romaji
hayashi
Word Senses
  • Parts of speech
    noun (common) (futsuumeishi)
    Meaning
    Japanese orchestra; band; accompaniment


Kanji in this word

21 strokes

play (music), accompany, beat time, banter, jeer, applaud

On'Yomi: サツ, ソウ

Kun'Yomi: はや.す

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JLPT 5

3 strokes

child, sign of the rat, 11PM-1AM, first sign of Chinese zodiac

On'Yomi: シ, ス, ツ

Kun'Yomi: こ, -こ, ね

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