Japanese Dictionary

Meaning of (ふんどし) in Japanese

褌, 犢鼻褌
Kana Reading
ふんどし, ふどし
Romaji
fundoshi, fudoshi
Word Senses
  • Parts of speech
    noun (common) (futsuumeishi)
    Meaning
    loincloth; breechcloth; breechclout; traditional Japanese male underwear
  • Parts of speech
    Meaning
    sumo wrestler's ornamental apron


Kanji in this word

JLPT 2

14 strokes

nose, snout

On'Yomi: ビ

Kun'Yomi: はな

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14 strokes

loincloth

On'Yomi: コン

Kun'Yomi: ふんどし

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19 strokes

calf

On'Yomi: トク

Kun'Yomi: こうし

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