What does kanji 笈 mean?

The primary meaning of kanji 笈 is backpack bookcase.

How is kanji 笈 read?

The onyomi readings for kanji 笈 are キュウ.

Example words that use kanji 笈 include 笈, 笈を負う, 笈摺, 笈多.

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笈

Meaning

backpack bookcase

Stroke Order

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きゅう

box carried on one's back to store books

きゅうをおう

to leave one's hometown to study

おいずり

thin, sleeveless overgarment worn by pilgrims

グプタ

Gupta (dynasty of India; approx. 320-600 CE)

しょきゅう

wooden box for carrying books on one's back

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5 reference sentences

彼は笈を背負って旅に出た。

He set out on a journey carrying a backpack bookcase.

古い笈の中に経典が入っている。

There are sutras inside the old backpack bookcase.

山伏は笈を背負っている。

The mountain ascetic is carrying a backpack bookcase.

その笈は重そうだ。

That backpack bookcase looks heavy.

博物館で立派な笈を見た。

I saw a magnificent backpack bookcase at the museum.

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