Japanese Dictionary

Meaning of 茅の輪(ちのわ) in Japanese

茅の輪
Kana Reading
ちのわ
Romaji
chinowa
Word Senses
  • Parts of speech
    noun (common) (futsuumeishi)
    Meaning
    cogon grass ring (through which people pass during summer purification rites)


Kanji in this word

JLPT 1

8 strokes

miscanthus reed

On'Yomi: ボウ, ミョウ

Kun'Yomi: かや, ちがや

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JLPT 2

15 strokes

wheel, ring, circle, link, loop, counter for wheels and flowers

On'Yomi: リン

Kun'Yomi: わ

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