Hello, you have come here looking for the meaning of the word
鬼縛. In DICTIOUS you will not only get to know all the dictionary meanings for the word
鬼縛, but we will also tell you about its etymology, its characteristics and you will know how to say
鬼縛 in singular and plural. Everything you need to know about the word
鬼縛 you have here. The definition of the word
鬼縛 will help you to be more precise and correct when speaking or writing your texts. Knowing the definition of
鬼縛, as well as those of other words, enriches your vocabulary and provides you with more and better linguistic resources.
Japanese
オニシバリ on Japanese Wikipedia
Etymology
Literally, “demon binding”, 鬼 (oni, “ghost, demon”) + 縛り (shibari, “binding”)
Pronunciation
Noun
鬼縛 or 鬼縛 • (onishibari)
- Daphne pseudomezereum, a wintergreen species of daphne
- Synonym: 夏坊主 (natsu-bōzu)
Usage notes
As with many terms that name organisms, this term is often spelled in katakana, especially in biological contexts (where katakana is customary).