Meaning of 紡錘(ぼうすい) in Japanese

紡錘, 錘
Kana Reading
ぼうすい, つむ, つみ
Romaji
bōsui, tsumu, tsumi
Word Senses
  • Parts of speech
    noun (common) (futsuumeishi)
    Meaning
    spindle

Related Kanji

紡 JLPT 1

10 strokes

spinning

On'Yomi: ボウ

Kun'Yomi: つむ.ぐ

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錘 JLPT 1

16 strokes

weight, plumb bob, sinker

On'Yomi: スイ

Kun'Yomi: つむ, おもり

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