Meaning of 赤飯(せきはん) in Japanese

赤飯
Kana Reading
せきはん
Romaji
sekihan
Word Senses
  • Parts of speech
    noun (common) (futsuumeishi)
    Meaning
    red rice (beans and mochi) for auspicious occasions

Related Kanji

飯 JLPT 4

12 strokes

meal, boiled rice

On'Yomi: ハン

Kun'Yomi: めし

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赤 JLPT 4

7 strokes

red

On'Yomi: セキ, シャク

Kun'Yomi: あか, あか-, あか.い, あか.らむ, あか.らめる

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