Word Meaning 五徳

ごとく gotoku

五徳 is read as ごとく (gotoku) and means family crest in the shape of such an object.

Meaning

English

family crest in the shape of such an object
the five virtues
tripod
three or four-legged kettle stand

Reading

Kana

ごとく

Romaji

gotoku

Stroke Sequence

2 Characters • 18 Total Strokes

Study Signals and Categories

JLPT N1 Jōyō Grade 4 Kanken 7級 Rank 51090 Priority I

Related Vocabulary

Max. 12

五重奏

ごじゅうそう

instrumental quintet

五線譜

ごせんふ

staff notation

五爵

ごしゃく

five ranks of nobility (in Japan; 1868-1946)

五箇年

ごかねん

quinquennial

五節

ごせつ

the five festivals (January 7, March 3, May 5, July 7 and September 9)

五穀

ごこく

the five grains (wheat, rice, beans, millet (awa and kibi))

五葉松

ごようまつ

Japanese white pine (favored for gardens and bonsai)

五葉の松

いつはのまつ

Japanese white pine (Pinus parviflora)

五街道

ごかいどう

the Five Highways (radiating from Edo)

五障

ごしょう

five hindrances (that impede ascetic practices; sensory desire, ill-will, sloth and torpor, restlessness and worry, doubt)

五重唱

ごじゅうしょう

vocal quintet

五十瀬

いせ

many torrents