
臼 - Mortar
During New Year '餅つき', the Mortar 'usu' shows a proud rim, a deep bowl, a sturdy base, and two worn grooves from years of pounding. That same crushing power even names Japanese molars '臼歯'.
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臼 - Mortar
Index # 1328
Grade 7
6 strokes
JLPT Level : 0 (not included)
Readings : キュウ, うす