Kanji Details for 笊

Kanji definition, readings and usage

笊

Strokes: 10

Radicals: 竹

bamboo basket

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On'Yomi

ソウ

Kun'Yomi

ざる
す

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笊
draining basket (traditionally made of bamboo); colander; strainer; sieve

zaru soba (soba served on a bamboo draining basket with dipping sauce)

strong drinker; someone who can drink like a fish
笊法
law full of loopholes; toothless law
目笊
openwork bamboo basket

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