Meaning

Primary

Jomon

Alternatives

Jomon People, Ancient Japanese

Word Type

proper noun

Explanation

Rope writing was used during the Jomon period, a time in ancient Japanese history when people decorated pottery with rope.

Reading

じょうもん
  • Kyoko
    (Tokyo accent, female)
  • Kenichi
    (Tokyo accent, male)

Explanation

This is a jukugo word that uses the on'yomi readings of the kanji. You should be able to read this on your own.

Context

Context Sentences

縄文時代にもおしゃぶりみたいなものはあったのかな。

I wonder if there was the equivalent of teething rings in the Jomon period.

Kanji Composition