Japanese Dictionary

Meaning of 鏡開き(かがみびらき) in Japanese

鏡開き
Kana Reading
かがみびらき
Romaji
kagamibiraki
Word Senses
  • Parts of speech
    noun (common) (futsuumeishi)
    Meaning
    cutting the New Year's rice cake (January 11th)
  • Parts of speech
    Meaning
    traditional breaking of a sake cask at weddings, receptions, etc.


Kanji in this word

JLPT 1

19 strokes

mirror, speculum, barrel-head, round rice-cake offering

On'Yomi: キョウ, ケイ

Kun'Yomi: かがみ

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JLPT 4

12 strokes

open, unfold, unseal

On'Yomi: カイ

Kun'Yomi: ひら.く, ひら.き, -びら.き, ひら.ける, あ.く, あ.ける

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