笊

Reading

Kana: ざる

Romaji: zaru

Definitions

noun

1

draining basket (traditionally made of bamboo); colander; strainer; sieve

Note: word usually written using kana alone

2

zaru soba (soba served on a bamboo draining basket with dipping sauce)

Note: abbreviation; word usually written using kana alone

See also: ざる蕎麦

3

strong drinker; someone who can drink like a fish

Note: colloquialism; word usually written using kana alone

Kanji

笊

Readings: ソウ、 ざる、 す

Meaning: bamboo basket