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Meaning of 枷(かせ) in Japanese

枷
Kana Reading
かせ
Romaji
kase
Word Senses
  • Parts of speech
    noun (common) (futsuumeishi)
    Meaning
    shackles; fetters; irons; handcuffs; restraint; constraint
    Example sentence
    制度的に大きな枷となるのは、著作権の問題である。 Institutionally, a major restraint is the copyright problem.
  • Parts of speech
    Meaning
    bonds (e.g. family); ties; binding relationship; binding relationships; encumbrance
    Example sentence
    結婚は身の枷。 Wedlock is a padlock.

Examples of 枷, かせ in a sentence

Kanji in this word

枷

9 strokes

shackles, irons, handcuffs, bonds

On'Yomi: カ

Kun'Yomi: かせ, からざお

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