Ladle in Japanese
"ladle" in Japanese, with the kanji that carry the meaning.
汲む
kumu
汲not in this dictionary+むnot in this dictionary
2 Japanese kanji carry the meaning "ladle". The most common choice is shown first.
勺View details →
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ladle, one tenth of a go, dip
Reading: shaku
3 strokes
Where it comes from
Shape of ladle scooping liquid. Scooping.
What it carries
Ladle, scoop, measure. Represents measuring liquid.
Related kanji for "ladle"
Frequently asked questions
What is the Japanese kanji for ladle?
The most common kanji for "ladle" is 勺, read as shaku. It means ladle, one tenth of a go, dip. Related kanji: 酌 (ladle).
How many strokes does 勺 have?
勺 has 3 strokes.