Japanese Dictionary

Meaning of 仕舞い(じまい) in Japanese

仕舞い, 仕舞, 終い, 了い
Kana Reading
じまい
Romaji
jimai
Word Senses
  • Parts of speech
    suffix
    Meaning
    ending; quitting; closing
  • Parts of speech
    Meaning
    indicates disappointment for not having done what one wanted or intended to do

Kanji in this word

了 JLPT 2

2 strokes

complete, finish

On'Yomi: リョウ

Kun'Yomi:

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舞 JLPT 3

15 strokes

dance, flit, circle, wheel

On'Yomi: ブ

Kun'Yomi: ま.う, -ま.う, まい

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仕 JLPT 4

5 strokes

attend, doing, official, serve

On'Yomi: シ, ジ

Kun'Yomi: つか.える

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終 JLPT 4

11 strokes

end, finish

On'Yomi: シュウ

Kun'Yomi: お.わる, -お.わる, おわ.る, お.える, つい, つい.に

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