Japanese Dictionary

Meaning of 杉玉(すぎたま) in Japanese

杉玉
Kana Reading
すぎたま
Romaji
sugitama
Word Senses
  • Parts of speech
    noun (common) (futsuumeishi)
    Meaning
    ball-like object made of Japanese cedar which is hung by sake brewers outside their brewery in the eaves to inform people that a new brew of sake has been produced


Kanji in this word

JLPT 1

7 strokes

cedar, cryptomeria

On'Yomi: サン

Kun'Yomi: すぎ

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JLPT 2

5 strokes

jewel, ball

On'Yomi: ギョク

Kun'Yomi: たま, たま-, -だま

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