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簓 — 17 strokes ／ Radical「竹」

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1University / general (hardest) ／ 17 strokes ／ Radical「竹」
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ささらsasara
Meaning
a bamboo scraper (a character coined in Japan)

STROKE ORDER

Stroke order

ORIGIN

Origin

Coined in Japan from 竹 and 彡, streaks: bamboo split into fine strips, used as a scraper and rhythm instrument.

COMPOUNDS

Compounds

  • 簓ささら

    a bamboo scraper

  • 簓子ささらこ

    a battened board

EXAMPLE

Example

A sentence using this kanji

簓(ささら)を擦(す)って拍子(ひょうし)をとる。

They rub the scraper and keep the beat.

Nearby characters

The line style shows how they connect

簓子簓子child竽an anc…笊a bamb…笆a bamb…笏ritual…笞a rod…
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Compound

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