Japanese Dictionary

Meaning of 仏臭い(ほとけくさい) in Japanese

仏臭い
Kana Reading
ほとけくさい
Romaji
hotokekusai
Word Senses
  • Parts of speech
    adjective (keiyoushi)
    Meaning
    otherwordly; sanctimonious


Kanji in this word

JLPT 1

9 strokes

stinking, ill-smelling, suspicious looking, odor, savor, fragrance, be fragrant, stink, glow, be bright

On'Yomi: シュウ

Kun'Yomi: くさ.い, -くさ.い, にお.う, にお.い

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JLPT 2

4 strokes

Buddha, the dead, France

On'Yomi: ブツ, フツ

Kun'Yomi: ほとけ

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10 strokes

On'Yomi: シュウ

Kun'Yomi: くさい

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