Japanese Dictionary

Meaning of 姥捨て(うばすて) in Japanese

姥捨て
Kana Reading
うばすて
Romaji
ubasute
Word Senses
  • Parts of speech
    noun (common) (futsuumeishi)
    Meaning
    practice of abandoning old women (practise)


Kanji in this word

JLPT 2

11 strokes

discard, throw away, abandon, resign, reject, sacrifice

On'Yomi: シャ

Kun'Yomi: す.てる

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9 strokes

old woman

On'Yomi: ボ, モ

Kun'Yomi: うば

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