花緒

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Japanese

Kanji in this term
はな
Grade: 1

Grade: S
kun'yomi
Alternative spelling
花緖 (kyūjitai)

Etymology

The use of (flower) to spell the hana portion appears to be an example of phonetic ateji.

Definitions

For pronunciation and definitions of 花緒 – see the following entry.
はなお
the thong of a geta or sandal, the vertical portion of the strap that goes between the toes
(more generally) the thong and straps of a geta or sandal
Alternative spelling
鼻緒
(This term, 花緒, is an alternative spelling of the above term.)