Japanese Dictionary

Meaning of 座頭(ざとう) in Japanese

座頭
Kana Reading
ざとう
Romaji
zatō
Word Senses
  • Parts of speech
    noun (common) (futsuumeishi)
    Meaning
    blind man
  • Parts of speech
    Meaning
    masseur (usu. blind)


Kanji in this word

JLPT 3

10 strokes

squat, seat, cushion, gathering, sit

On'Yomi: ザ

Kun'Yomi: すわ.る

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JLPT 4

16 strokes

head, counter for large animals

On'Yomi: トウ, ズ, ト

Kun'Yomi: あたま, かしら, -がしら, かぶり

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