Meaning of 笞(しもと) in Japanese

笞, 楚
Kana Reading
しもと
Romaji
shimoto
Word Senses
  • Parts of speech
    noun (common) (futsuumeishi)
    Meaning
    switch (flogging implement made from a branch)

Related Kanji

楚

13 strokes

whip, cane

On'Yomi: ソ, ショ

Kun'Yomi: いばら, しもと, すわえ

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笞

11 strokes

whip, rod, scourge, crime punishable by flogging

On'Yomi: チ

Kun'Yomi: むち, しもと

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