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こはち【鞐】 : kohachi | define meaning

kohachi

Pronunciation: /kohati/ [kohat͡ɕ(i̥)]

Definition

Noun

(Fastener) Fingernail-shaped clasp or button-like clasp used to fasten traditional Japanese tabi socks

Etymology

Cognate to standard Japanese こはぜ【鞐】 kohaze "clasp (for socks)".

Notes

Variants:

こはち kohachi
こはつ kohatsu
こはし kohashi
こはっ kohaq ~ koha'

Spelling

Orthography	Form
Kanji	鞐
Kana	こはち
Romanization	kohachi
Pronunciation (IPA)	/kohati/ [kohat͡ɕ(i̥)]

意味：こはぜ【鞐】、ボタン【釦・鈕】

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Cite this entry: Read, Zachary. (2023, October 10). こはち【鞐】 : kohachi | define meaning. JLect: Japonic Languages and Dialects Database. Retrieved 2025, March 25, from https://www.jlect.com/entry/5569/kohachi/.