Japanese Dictionary

Meaning of 起句(きく) in Japanese

起句
Kana Reading
きく
Romaji
kiku
Word Senses
  • Parts of speech
    noun (common) (futsuumeishi)
    Meaning
    opening line; opening line of a (Chinese) poem


Kanji in this word

JLPT 1

5 strokes

phrase, clause, sentence, passage, paragraph, counter for haiku

On'Yomi: ク

Kun'Yomi:

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JLPT 4

10 strokes

rouse, wake up, get up

On'Yomi: キ

Kun'Yomi: お.きる, お.こる, お.こす, おこ.す, た.つ

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