Japanese Dictionary

Meaning of 木賊(とくさ) in Japanese

木賊, 砥草
Kana Reading
とくさ
Romaji
tokusa
Word Senses
  • Parts of speech
    noun (common) (futsuumeishi)
    Meaning
    scouring rushes; Equisetum hyemale; common horsetail


Kanji in this word

JLPT 1

13 strokes

burglar, rebel, traitor, robber

On'Yomi: ゾク

Kun'Yomi:

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JLPT 3

9 strokes

grass, weeds, herbs, pasture, write, draft

On'Yomi: ソウ

Kun'Yomi: くさ, くさ-, -ぐさ

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JLPT 5

4 strokes

tree, wood

On'Yomi: ボク, モク

Kun'Yomi: き, こ-

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10 strokes

whetstone, grindstone

On'Yomi: シ, テイ, キイ, チ

Kun'Yomi: と, といし, と.ぐ, みが.く, たいら.にする

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