Japanese Dictionary

Words

13 words found
  • 箪笥
    JLPT 2
    Kana Reading
    たんす
    Word Senses
    • Parts of speech
      noun (common) (futsuumeishi)
      Meaning
      chest of drawers; bureau; cabinet; tansu; dresser
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  • 瓢箪
    Kana Reading
    ひょうたん, ヒョウタン
    Word Senses
    • Parts of speech
      noun (common) (futsuumeishi)
      Meaning
      gourd; calabash (Lagenaria siceraria var. gourda)
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  • 瓢箪から駒
    Kana Reading
    ひょうたんからこま
    Word Senses
    • Parts of speech
      Expressions (phrases, clauses, etc.)
      Meaning
      something very unexpected; something said as a joke actually happening; lit: a horse comes from a gourd
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Kanji

2 kanji found
  • 15 strokes

    bamboo rice basket

    On'Yomi: タン

    Kun'Yomi: はこ

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  • 18 strokes

    small bamboo basket for holding

    On'Yomi: タン

    Kun'Yomi: はこ

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