JMdict: 2064210
座敷童 【ざしきわらし】
- [n] protective household deity in Tōhoku, appearing as a red-faced child spirit with bobbed hair
Kanji in this word:
| Kanji | Meanings | On Readings | Kun Readings | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 座 | Squat, Seat, Cushion, Gathering, Sit | ザ | すわ.る | 6 |
| 敷 | Spread, Pave, Sit, Promulgate | フ | し.く, -し.き | |
| 童 | Juvenile, Child | ドウ | わらべ | 3 |