裾
裾·hem, foot (of a mountain)
- On-yomi
- none
- Kun-yomi
- すそ
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Stroke order
Write it in this order; the numbers mark where each stroke starts.
Common words
| Word | Reading | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 裾 | すそ | hem, cuff of trousers |
| 裾野 | すその | foot of a mountain, base (of an industry) |
| 裾上げ | すそあげ | shortening a hem |
| 山裾 | やますそ | the foot of a mountain |
Example sentences
ズボンの裾が長すぎる。
ずぼんのすそがながすぎる。
The hems of these trousers are too long.
店で裾上げをお願いした。
みせですそあげをおねがいした。
I asked the shop to take the hems up.
この競技はまだ裾野が広がっていない。
このきょうぎはまだすそのがひろがっていない。
The base of participants in this sport has not yet widened.
Similar-looking kanji
Do not confuse these on the exam.
Common mistakes
- Guessing an on-reading like キョ from 居 — 裾 is read すそ in normal use
- Reading 裾野 as すそや — it is すその
Memory aid
Picture it
Clothing 衤 plus 居 (to sit, to reside): the part of the robe that sits on the ground — the hem, and by extension the skirts of a mountain.
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