Jiten beta

筈(はず)
Rank #14,179

Meanings

  • auxiliary, usually written using kana
    1. should (be); bound (to be); expected (to be); must (be)
  • noun (common) (futsuumeishi)
    2. nock (of a bow)
  • 3. nock (of an arrow)
  • 4. nock-shaped grip (between thumb and forefinger)
  • 5. wooden frame on the tip of the mast of a Japanese ship that prevents the hawser from falling out

Readings

はず
(90%)
筈
(9%)
弭
(<0.1%)
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