What does kanji 裾 mean?

The primary meaning of kanji 裾 is cuff.

How is kanji 裾 read?

The kunyomi readings for kanji 裾 are すそ; the onyomi readings are キョ, コ.

What is the main radical of kanji 裾?

The main radical for kanji 裾 is 衣.

What words use kanji 裾?

Example words that use kanji 裾 include 裾, 裾あげ, 裾よけ, 裾回し.

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裾

Meaning

Kanji 裾

cuff

cuff, hem, foot of mountain

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Readings

Kunyomi 訓読み: すそ
Onyomi 音読み: キョコ
Nanori 名乗り: -

Old form: N/A • Added to Jōyō: 2010

Jōyō: -
JLPT: -
Frequency: #2334
Strokes: 13
Radical: 衣
Components: 十 • 口 • 尸 • 初
Kanji Kentei: Level 2
Similar Kanji: 据 • 琚 • 腒 • 椐 • 𡍄 • 居 • 倨

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Showing 13 of 18 entries that include this kanji.

裾

すそ

downstream

裾あげ

すそあげ

taking a hem up

裾よけ

すそよけ

underskirt (half-slip), worn under kimono

裾回し

すそまわし

lining at the bottom of a kimono

裾刈り

すそがり

trimming hair

裾取り

すそとり

ankle pick

裾礁

きょしょう

fringing reef

裾切

すそぎり

cut-off cuffs (trousers, etc.)

裾着

すそつき

horizontally-wrapped fabric forming the bottom part of some traditional Japanese clothing

裾払い

すそはらい

rear footsweep

裾模様

すそもよう

kimono with design on the skirt

裾野産業

すそのさんぎょう

supporting industries

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Example sentences

5 reference sentences

スカートの裾が少しほつれている。

The hem of the skirt is coming loose a little.

ズボンの裾を短くしてください。

Please shorten the hem of these pants.

着物の裾を踏まないように気をつけて。

Be careful not to step on the hem of your kimono.

コートの裾が風に揺れていた。

The hem of the coat was swaying in the wind.

山の裾に小さな村が見える。

A small village can be seen at the foot of the mountain.

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