Japanese Dictionary

Meaning of 大寒小寒(おおさむこさむ) in Japanese

大寒小寒
Kana Reading
おおさむこさむ
Romaji
ōsamukosamu
Word Senses
  • Parts of speech
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    Meaning
    first verse of a nursery rhyme sung by children on cold days (similar to "It's Raining, It's Pouring")


Kanji in this word

JLPT 4

12 strokes

cold

On'Yomi: カン

Kun'Yomi: さむ.い

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JLPT 5

3 strokes

little, small

On'Yomi: ショウ

Kun'Yomi: ちい.さい, こ-, お-, さ-

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JLPT 5

3 strokes

large, big

On'Yomi: ダイ, タイ

Kun'Yomi: おお-, おお.きい, -おお.いに

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