Word Meaning 置物

おきもの okimono

置物 is read as おきもの (okimono) and means figurehead.

Meaning

English

  1. figurehead
  2. leader without real power
  3. ornament
  4. decorative object
  5. object placed in a tokonoma

Reading

Kana

おきもの

Romaji

okimono

Writing Variants

  • 置き物 おきもの okimono

Stroke Sequence

2 Characters • 21 Total Strokes

Study Signals and Categories

JLPT N3 Jōyō Grade 4 Kanken 7級 Rank 6807 Priority B

Related Vocabulary

Max. 12

物置

ものおき

storage room

物理入力装置

ぶつりにゅうりょくそうち

physical input device

置く

おく

to do something in advance

置き場

おきば

place to put something

置き去り

おきざり

leaving behind

置き時計

おきどけい

clock to be placed on tables, bookshelves, etc. (as opposed to a watch)

置き土産

おきみやげ

parting gift

置き忘れる

おきわすれる

to leave behind

置き方

おきかた

setting

置いて行く

おいていく

to leave behind

置きに行く

おきにいく

to play it safe

化け物

ばけもの

goblin

Example Sentences

1

Tom gave the small squirrel statue to Mary.