Japanese Dictionary

Meaning of お白州(おしらす) in Japanese

お白州
Kana Reading
おしらす
Romaji
oshirasu
Word Senses
  • Parts of speech
    noun (common) (futsuumeishi)
    Meaning
    court of law in the Edo period, in which the parties sat on white sand


Kanji in this word

JLPT 5

5 strokes

white

On'Yomi: ハク, ビャク

Kun'Yomi: しろ, しら-, しろ.い

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JLPT 2

6 strokes

state, province

On'Yomi: シュウ, ス

Kun'Yomi: す

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