Meaning of 笏(しゃく) in Japanese

笏
Kana Reading
しゃく
Romaji
shaku
Word Senses
  • Parts of speech
    noun (common) (futsuumeishi)
    Meaning
    shaku (flat wooden or ivory baton carried in the right hand when in ceremonial imperial or Shinto garb)

Related Kanji

笏

10 strokes

mace, baton, scepter

On'Yomi: コツ

Kun'Yomi: しゃく

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