What does kanji 桴 mean?

The primary meaning of kanji 桴 is drumstick.

How is kanji 桴 read?

The kunyomi readings for kanji 桴 are いかだ, ばち; the onyomi readings are フ.

Example words that use kanji 桴 include 筏, 撥, 救命いかだ, 天府.

Kanken 1

桴

Meaning

drumstick

drumstick, raft

Stroke Order

4 common entries

Showing 4 of 4 entries that include this kanji.

いかだ

forearm protector

ばち

plectrum (for a shamisen, biwa, etc.)

きゅうめいいかだ

life raft

てんぷ

balance wheel (in a watch)

5 reference sentences

桴で太鼓をたたいた。

He hit the drum with a drumstick.

彼は桴を握り直した。

He adjusted his grip on the drumstick.

桴の先が少し欠けている。

The tip of the drumstick is slightly chipped.

祭りのあとで桴を片づけた。

After the festival, she put away the drumsticks.

桴で強く打ちすぎないでください。

Please do not strike too hard with the drumstick.