What does kanji 舂 mean?

The primary meaning of kanji 舂 is pound (mortar).

How is kanji 舂 read?

The kunyomi readings for kanji 舂 are うすつ.く, うすづ.く, つ.く; the onyomi readings are ショウ.

Example words that use kanji 舂 include 臼, 臼搗く, 突き砕く, 搗き米.

Kanken 1

舂

Meaning

pound (mortar)

pound (mortar), set (sun), sink

Stroke Order

6 common entries

Showing 6 of 6 entries that include this kanji.

うす

millstone

うすづく

to pound (rice, etc.)

つきくだく

to grind up

つきごめ

polished rice

つく

to hull (rice, barley, etc.)

しょうまい

husking rice with a mortar and pestle

5 reference sentences

昔は米を臼で舂いていた。

In the past, people pounded rice with a mortar.

祖母は朝早く豆を舂いた。

Grandma pounded beans early in the morning.

その村では粟を舂いて粉にする。

In that village, millet is pounded into flour.

太陽が山の向こうに舂いた。

The sun set behind the mountain.

冬の日はすぐに舂く。

In winter, the sun sets quickly.