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刺羽、 指羽

Readings

Kana: さしは、さしば、えい、は
Romaji: sashiha, sashiba, ei, ha
Kana
Romaji

Definition

1

large fan-shaped object held by an attendant and used to conceal the face of a noble, etc.

Kanji

Readings: エイ、 かげ、 かげ.る、 かざ.す、 きぬがさ、 くも.る、 くもり
Meaning: hold aloft
Readings: シ、 さ.す、 さ.さる、 さ.し、 さし、 とげ
Meanings: thorn, pierce, stab, prick, sting, calling card
Readings: ウ、 は、 わ、 はね
Meanings: feathers, counter for birds, rabbits
Readings: シ、 ゆび、 さ.す、 -さ.し
Meanings: finger, point to, indicate, put into, play (chess), measure (ruler)

Example Sentences

市長(しちょう)片手(かたて)()にかざした。
➥The mayor screened his eyes with his hand.
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記念碑(きねんひ)一番上(いちばんじょう)禎子(さだこ)(あたま)(うえ)(きん)(つる)をかざしている。
➥On top of the statue, Sadako is holding a golden crane over her head.
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メアリーは()()にかざして()っていた。
➥Mary stood with her hand shading her eyes.
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