Meaning

Primary

Rosary

Alternative

Prayer Beads

Word Type

noun

Explanation

A number of pearls, put together on a string. This refers to a rosary or prayer beads. You'll see these a lot in Japan, for sale or with monks wearing them.

Reading

じゅず
  • Kyoko
    (Tokyo accent, female)
  • Kenichi
    (Tokyo accent, male)

Explanation

The reading for this word is different from both of the kanji readings you learned. This word sounds a lot like Jews (じゅず), so we'll have to go with that. Just imagine a Jewish rosary or prayer beads, with a Jewish person using it.

Context

Context Sentences

高額な数珠を私に売りつけようとした男の名前が思い出せません。

I can’t remember the name of the guy who tried to force me to buy an expensive rosary.

Kanji Composition