Japanese Dictionary

Meaning of 麈尾(しゅび) in Japanese

麈尾
Kana Reading
しゅび
Romaji
shubi
Word Senses
  • Parts of speech
    noun (common) (futsuumeishi)
    Meaning
    priest's flapper made from the tail of a large deer; long stick with the tail of a large deer attached


Kanji in this word

JLPT 1

7 strokes

tail, end, counter for fish, lower slope of mountain

On'Yomi: ビ

Kun'Yomi: お

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16 strokes

moose, priest's horsehair flapper, elk

On'Yomi: シュ, ス

Kun'Yomi: おおじか

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