What does kanji 粽 mean?

The primary meaning of kanji 粽 is rice dumplings steamed in bamboo leaves.

How is kanji 粽 read?

The kunyomi readings for kanji 粽 are ちまき; the onyomi readings are ソウ.

Example words that use kanji 粽 include 粽.

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粽

Meaning

rice dumplings steamed in bamboo leaves

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ちまき

rice cake wrapped in bamboo leaves

5 reference sentences

粽を一つ食べた。

I ate one steamed rice dumpling.

母は朝から粽を作っている。

My mother has been making those steamed rice dumplings since morning.

この店の粽は香りがいい。

The steamed rice dumplings at this shop smell wonderful.

温かいうちに粽をどうぞ。

Please have this steamed rice dumpling while it's still warm.

祖母は笹の葉で粽を包んだ。

My grandmother wrapped the steamed rice dumplings in bamboo leaves.