Japanese Dictionary

Meaning of 直衣(のうし) in Japanese

直衣
Kana Reading
のうし, なおし, ちょくい
Romaji
nōshi, naoshi, chokui
Word Senses
  • Parts of speech
    noun (common) (futsuumeishi)
    Meaning
    everyday robes worn by males of the imperial family, nobility, etc. (from the Heian period onward)


Kanji in this word

JLPT 2

6 strokes

garment, clothes, dressing

On'Yomi: イ, エ

Kun'Yomi: ころも, きぬ, -ぎ

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JLPT 3

8 strokes

straightaway, honesty, frankness, fix, repair

On'Yomi: チョク, ジキ, ジカ

Kun'Yomi: ただ.ちに, なお.す, -なお.す, なお.る, なお.き, す.ぐ

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