Word Meaning 小菊

こぎく kogiku

小菊 is read as こぎく (kogiku) and means piece of paper given as a tip in a red-light district (that can later be exchanged for money).

Meaning

English

  1. piece of paper given as a tip in a red-light district (that can later be exchanged for money)
  2. small chrysanthemum
  3. small, low-grade piece of Japanese paper (used as a kettle rest, tissue, etc.)

Reading

Kana

こぎく

Romaji

kogiku

Stroke Sequence

2 Characters • 14 Total Strokes

Study Signals and Categories

JLPT N1 Jōyō Upper Grade Kanken 3級 Rank 88565 Priority N

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