Meaning

Primary

Cluster

Alternatives

Tassel, Bunch, Tuft

Word Type

noun

Explanation

The kanji and the word are exactly the same. That means they share meanings as well.

Reading

ふさ
  • Kyoko
    (Tokyo accent, female)
  • Kenichi
    (Tokyo accent, male)

Explanation

Since this word is made up of a single kanji, it probably uses the kun'yomi reading. You did not learn this reading, so here's a mnemonic to help you to remember: "How many things are in this cluster?" asks your boss. "Just a few sah," (ふさ) you reply.

Context

Context Sentences

このブドウ、三房で298円だったんですよ。

These grapes were 298 yen for three bunches.

最近、房子は房飾りを中国から輸入してフリマで売っているらしいよ。

Recently, I heard that Fusako is importing tassels from China and selling them at flea markets.

「一房の髪」という小説に熱中しすぎていて、お気に入りのカバンをどこかに落としてしまったことに気が付かなかった。

I was so engrossed in the novel "A Tuft of Hair" that I didn't notice that I had dropped my favorite bag somewhere.

Kanji Composition