Japanese Dictionary

Meaning of (ざる) in Japanese

Kana Reading
ざる
Romaji
zaru
Word Senses
  • Parts of speech
    noun (common) (futsuumeishi)
    Meaning
    draining basket (traditionally made of bamboo); colander; strainer; sieve
  • Parts of speech
    Meaning
    zaru soba (soba served on a bamboo draining basket with dipping sauce)
  • Parts of speech
    Meaning
    strong drinker; someone who can drink like a fish

Examples of 笊, ざる in a sentence



Related Kanji

10 strokes

bamboo basket

On'Yomi: ソウ

Kun'Yomi: ざる, す

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