Japanese Dictionary

Meaning of 襷(たすき) in Japanese

襷, 繦, 手繦
Kana Reading
たすき
Romaji
tasuki
Word Senses
  • Parts of speech
    noun (common) (futsuumeishi)
    Meaning
    cord used to tuck up the sleeves of a kimono
    Example sentence
    帯に短し、襷に長し。 Too much spoils, too little is nothing.
  • Parts of speech
    Meaning
    wrapper on books, CDs, etc.
  • Parts of speech
    Meaning
    sash (e.g. worn across chest)

Examples of 襷, 繦, 手繦, たすき in a sentence

Kanji in this word

手 JLPT 5

4 strokes

hand

On'Yomi: シュ, ズ

Kun'Yomi: て, て-, -て, た-

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繦

17 strokes

string of coins, child's obi, nappy

On'Yomi: キョウ

Kun'Yomi: むつき, ぜにさし

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襷

22 strokes

cord to hold up sleeves, (kokuji)

On'Yomi:

Kun'Yomi: たすき

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