Japanese Dictionary

Meaning of 寺子屋(てらこや) in Japanese

寺子屋, 寺小屋
Kana Reading
てらこや
Romaji
terakoya
Word Senses
  • Parts of speech
    noun (common) (futsuumeishi)
    Meaning
    temple elementary school (during the Edo period)


Kanji in this word

JLPT 2

6 strokes

Buddhist temple

On'Yomi: ジ

Kun'Yomi: てら

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JLPT 4

9 strokes

roof, house, shop, dealer, seller

On'Yomi: オク

Kun'Yomi: や

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JLPT 5

3 strokes

little, small

On'Yomi: ショウ

Kun'Yomi: ちい.さい, こ-, お-, さ-

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JLPT 5

3 strokes

child, sign of the rat, 11PM-1AM, first sign of Chinese zodiac

On'Yomi: シ, ス, ツ

Kun'Yomi: こ, -こ, ね

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