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振り袖

振袖、 振りそで

Reading

Kana: ふりそで
Romaji: furisode
Kana
Romaji

Definition

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long-sleeved kimono

Kanji

Readings: シン、 ふ.る、 ぶ.る、 ふ.り、 -ぶ.り、 ふ.るう
Meanings: shake, wave, wag, swing
Readings: シュウ、 そで
Meanings: sleeve, wing (building), extension, give cold shoulder

Example Sentence

()(そで)仕事(しごと)はできぬ。
➥The cat in gloves catches no mice.
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