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Meaning of 形代(かたしろ) in Japanese

形代
Kana Reading
かたしろ
Romaji
katashiro
Word Senses
  • Parts of speech
    noun (common) (futsuumeishi)
    Meaning
    paper, cloth, wood, etc. representation of a sacred object
  • Parts of speech
    Meaning
    paper doll used in Shinto purification rites

Related Kanji

形 JLPT 3

7 strokes

shape, form, style

On'Yomi: ケイ, ギョウ

Kun'Yomi: かた, -がた, かたち, なり

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代 JLPT 4

5 strokes

substitute, change, convert, replace, period, age, counter for decades of ages, eras, etc., generation, charge, rate, fee

On'Yomi: ダイ, タイ

Kun'Yomi: か.わる, かわ.る, かわ.り, か.わり, -がわ.り, -が.わり, か.える, よ, しろ

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