Meaning of 紫檀(したん) in Japanese

紫檀
Kana Reading
したん
Romaji
shitan
Word Senses
  • Parts of speech
    noun (common) (futsuumeishi)
    Meaning
    rosewood; red sandalwood

Related Kanji

檀 JLPT 1

17 strokes

cedar, sandlewood, spindle tree

On'Yomi: ダン, タン

Kun'Yomi: まゆみ

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紫 JLPT 1

12 strokes

purple, violet

On'Yomi: シ

Kun'Yomi: むらさき

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