千早
Hello, you have come here looking for the meaning of the word 千早. In DICTIOUS you will not only get to know all the dictionary meanings for the word 千早, but we will also tell you about its etymology, its characteristics and you will know how to say 千早 in singular and plural. Everything you need to know about the word 千早 you have here. The definition of the word 千早 will help you to be more precise and correct when speaking or writing your texts. Knowing the definition of千早, as well as those of other words, enriches your vocabulary and provides you with more and better linguistic resources.
Japanese
| Kanji in this term | |
|---|---|
| 千 | 早 |
| ち Grade: 1 |
はや Grade: 1 |
| kun'yomi | |
Etymology
Possibly from 逸早 (ichihaya), stem of classical verb 逸早し (ichihayashi), modern 逸早い (ichihayai, “swift; harsh; fierce”). (Can this(+) etymology be sourced?)
Noun
- Alternative spelling of 襅 (chihaya): a cloth or cord used to tie back the sleeves of a robe, primarily used by women to get the sleeves out of the way for work such as shrine ceremonies or kitchen work; a kind of ceremonial overcoat with a long white hem worn by the sweeper or branch-holder in certain Shintō ceremonies; a kind of sleeveless vest or waistcoat used in kabuki or 人形浄瑠璃 (ningyō jōruri, “puppet theater”)
Proper noun
- Short for 千早の歌 (Chihaya-no-uta): a poem used as an insect repellent
- a cruiser of the Imperial Japanese Navy (see
Japanese cruiser Chihaya on Wikipedia.Wikipedia ) - a place name
- a surname
- a female given name
