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尻餅 【しりもち】
- [n] falling on one's backside; pratfall
- [n] mochi used to celebrate a child's first birthday; mochi tied to a baby's back if he starts walking before his first birthday in order to cause him to fall on his backside
Kanji in this word:
| Kanji | Meanings | On Readings | Kun Readings | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 尻 | Buttocks, Hips, Butt, Rear | コウ | しり | |
| 餅 | Mochi Rice Cake | ヘイ, ヒョウ | もち, もちい |