Meaning of 手水(てみず) in Japanese

手水
Kana Reading
てみず, ちょうず
Romaji
temizu, chōzu
Word Senses
  • Parts of speech
    noun (common) (futsuumeishi)
    Meaning
    water for washing or moistening one's hands

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水 JLPT 5

4 strokes

water

On'Yomi: スイ

Kun'Yomi: みず, みず-

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手 JLPT 5

4 strokes

hand

On'Yomi: シュ, ズ

Kun'Yomi: て, て-, -て, た-

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