簀の子

簀子

Readings

Kana: すのこ、スノコ

Romaji: sunoko, sunoko

Definition

noun

1

drainboard; floor grates; duckboard; slatted wood (e.g. used as a base for storing futons inside a cupboard)

Note: word usually written using kana alone

Kanji

簀

Readings: サク、 ジャク、 セキ、 す

Meaning: rough mat (reeds)

子

Readings: シ、 ス、 ツ、 こ、 -こ、 ね

Meanings: child, sign of the rat, 11PM-1AM, first sign of Chinese zodiac