Hello, you have come here looking for the meaning of the word
すた. In DICTIOUS you will not only get to know all the dictionary meanings for the word
すた, but we will also tell you about its etymology, its characteristics and you will know how to say
すた in singular and plural. Everything you need to know about the word
すた you have here. The definition of the word
すた will help you to be more precise and correct when speaking or writing your texts. Knowing the definition of
すた, as well as those of other words, enriches your vocabulary and provides you with more and better linguistic resources.
Japanese
Etymology 1
Sound shift from すさ (susa) of the same meaning. Appears from 1690.[1]
See the susa entry for more.
Pronunciation
Noun
すた • (suta)
- chopped straw mixed with other materials (mortar, clay, soil, etc.) used to reinforce walls and prevent cracks
Etymology 2
Variant from expected reading of sūta. Appears from the early 1200s.[2]
| For pronunciation and definitions of すた – see the following entry.
|
|
|
(This term, すた (suta), is the hiragana spelling of the above term.)
For a list of all kanji read as すた, see Category:Japanese kanji read as すた.)
|
References