Japanese Dictionary

Meaning of 螺鈿(らでん) in Japanese

螺鈿
Kana Reading
らでん
Romaji
raden
Word Senses
  • Parts of speech
    noun (common) (futsuumeishi)
    Meaning
    mother-of-pearl


Kanji in this word

13 strokes

ornamental hairpiece

On'Yomi: デン, テン

Kun'Yomi: かんざし

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17 strokes

small, edible, helical fresh-water mollusk

On'Yomi: ラ

Kun'Yomi: にし, にな

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