Japanese Dictionary

Meaning of 御輿(みこし) in Japanese

御輿, 神輿, 神興
Kana Reading
みこし
Romaji
mikoshi
Word Senses
  • Parts of speech
    noun (common) (futsuumeishi)
    Meaning
    portable shrine (carried in festivals)
  • Parts of speech
    Meaning
    palanquin
  • Parts of speech
    Meaning
    buttocks; lower back; waist; hips


Kanji in this word

JLPT 3

12 strokes

honorable, manipulate, govern

On'Yomi: ギョ, ゴ

Kun'Yomi: おん-, お-, み-

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JLPT 1

16 strokes

entertain, revive, retrieve, interest, pleasure

On'Yomi: コウ, キョウ

Kun'Yomi: おこ.る, おこ.す

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JLPT 3

9 strokes

gods, mind, soul

On'Yomi: シン, ジン

Kun'Yomi: かみ, かん-, こう-

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10 strokes

spirit

On'Yomi: シン, ジン

Kun'Yomi: かみ, こう, たましい

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輿

17 strokes

palanquin, bier

On'Yomi: ヨ

Kun'Yomi: かご, こし

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