Japanese Dictionary

Meaning of (しのぎ) in Japanese

Kana Reading
しのぎ
Romaji
shinogi
Word Senses
  • Parts of speech
    noun (common) (futsuumeishi)
    Meaning
    ridges on a blade (sword, knife, etc.)
  • Parts of speech
    Meaning
    ridged pattern in building


Kanji in this word

18 strokes

sword-blade ridges

On'Yomi: コウ

Kun'Yomi: しのぎ, なべ

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