Meaning of 木簡(もっかん) in Japanese

木簡
Kana Reading
もっかん, もくかん
Romaji
mokkan, mokukan
Word Senses
  • Parts of speech
    noun (common) (futsuumeishi)
    Meaning
    narrow, long, and thin pieces of wood strung together that were used to write on in ancient times

Related Kanji

簡 JLPT 2

18 strokes

simplicity, brevity

On'Yomi: カン

Kun'Yomi:

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木 JLPT 5

4 strokes

tree, wood

On'Yomi: ボク, モク

Kun'Yomi: き, こ-

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