Japanese Dictionary

Meaning of (ひさし) in Japanese

庇, 廂
Kana Reading
ひさし
Romaji
hisashi
Word Senses
  • Parts of speech
    noun (common) (futsuumeishi)
    Meaning
    eaves (of roof)
    Example sentence
    ひさしから雨水滴り落ちている The eaves are dripping.
  • Parts of speech
    Meaning
    narrow aisle surrounding the core of a temple building
  • Parts of speech
    Meaning
    visor or peak (of cap)
  • Parts of speech
    Meaning
    classic Japanese women's low pompadour hairstyle

Examples of 庇, 廂, ひさし in a sentence



Kanji in this word

7 strokes

protect, shield, defend, eaves, canopy, penthouse, visor

On'Yomi: ヒ

Kun'Yomi: ひさし, おお.う, かば.う

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12 strokes

eaves, canopy, vizor, hallways

On'Yomi: ショウ, ソウ

Kun'Yomi: ひさし

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