Jiten
MediaToolsGuidesCommunityLog inCreate an account

蓆 Kanji meaning "straw mat, matting"

Jiten frequency #4165Kanken Level 113 strokes

Meanings

straw mat, matting

On'yomi

セキ

Kun'yomi

むしろ

Composed of

艹grassradical
席seat

Components and stroke order from KanjiVG (CC BY-SA 3.0)

Reading usage

蓆(むしろ)woven mat (esp. one made of straw)#127954上(うわ)蓆(むしろ)thin padded mat laid on the tatami#468561菰(こも)蓆(むしろ)mat of woven wild rice leaves#468561蛭(ひる)蓆(むしろ)Potamogeton distinctus (species of pondweed)#468561

Most common words using this kanji

蓆(むしろ)woven mat (esp. one made of straw)#127954上(うわ)蓆(むしろ)thin padded mat laid on the tatami#468561菰(こも)蓆(むしろ)mat of woven wild rice leaves#468561蛭(ひる)蓆(むしろ)Potamogeton distinctus (species of pondweed)#468561
New media updatesWhat's newJiten+Donate
© 2026 JitenAboutTerms of UseTerms of SalePrivacy PolicyLegal notice

Decks, frequency lists, and derived data are licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0.

This site uses dictionary data from JMdict, JMnedict, and KANJIDIC, which are the property of the Electronic Dictionary Research and Development Group, and are used in conformance with the Group's licence.