Japanese Dictionary

Meaning of 硯洗い(すずりあらい) in Japanese

硯洗い
Kana Reading
すずりあらい
Romaji
suzuriarai
Word Senses
  • Parts of speech
    noun (common) (futsuumeishi)
    Meaning
    event where schoolchildren wash their inkstones, brushes and desks the night before Tanabata to pray for success in their studies


Kanji in this word

12 strokes

inkstone

On'Yomi: ケン, ゲン

Kun'Yomi: すずり

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JLPT 4

9 strokes

wash, inquire into, probe

On'Yomi: セン

Kun'Yomi: あら.う

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