Meaning of 尺縑(せっけん) in Japanese

尺縑, 尺けん
Kana Reading
せっけん
Romaji
sekken
Word Senses
  • Parts of speech
    noun (common) (futsuumeishi)
    Meaning
    small amount of silk (i.e. only one foot of cloth)
  • Parts of speech
    Meaning
    unimportant painting; trivial work of art

Related Kanji

尺 JLPT 1

4 strokes

shaku, Japanese foot, measure, scale, rule

On'Yomi: シャク

Kun'Yomi:

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縑

16 strokes

fine silk

On'Yomi: ケン

Kun'Yomi: きぬ

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