すさ

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Japanese

Alternative spellings
苆
寸莎

Etymology

Derivation unknown. First cited in the 日葡辞書 (Nippo Jisho, “Vocabulario da Lingoa de Iapam”, literally “Vocabulary of the Language of Japan”) of 1603.

Speculatively, might be related to root susa relating to "proceeding as hoped or desired", as seen in verbs 荒ぶ・進ぶ・遊ぶ (susabu), 荒む (susamu), perhaps from the idea of ensuring that the material works better.

Pronunciation

Noun

すさ • (susa) ←すさ (susa)?

  1. chopped straw mixed with other materials (mortar, clay, soil, etc.) used to reinforce walls and prevent cracks
    Synonym: 苆藁 (susawara)

Derived terms

References

  1. ^ 1603, Vocabulario da Lingoa de Iapam, entry available online here, right-hand column, fourth entry down
  2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 Matsumura, Akira, editor (2006), 大辞林 (in Japanese), Third edition, Tokyo: Sanseidō, →ISBN
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