What does kanji 旒 mean?

The primary meaning of kanji 旒 is counter for flags.

How is kanji 旒 read?

The kunyomi readings for kanji 旒 are はたあし; the onyomi readings are リュウ.

Example words that use kanji 旒 include 旒, 一旒, 旗二旒, 旗旒信号.

Kanken 1

旒

Meaning

counter for flags

Stroke Order

Variant: 旈 (Itaiji)

Showing 4 common entries

Showing 4 of 4 entries that include this kanji.

りゅう

counter for flags, banners, etc.

いちりゅう

school (e.g. of flower arrangement)

はたにりゅう

two flags

きりゅうしんごう

flag signaling

5 reference sentences

広場には赤い旗が三旒立っていた。

Three red flags were standing in the square.

門の前に白い旗を二旒立てた。

Two white flags were set up in front of the gate.

祭りの道には色鮮やかな旗が五旒並んでいる。

Five brightly colored flags are lined up along the festival street.

敵の旗は一旒しか見えなかった。

Only one enemy flag could be seen.

記録によれば、船には四旒の旗が掲げられていた。

According to the record, four flags were flying on the ship.