JLPT N1

lacquer; varnish; paint

Item 322 of 642 | 14 strokes | Radical: 氵 (water)

Readings

On'yomiシツ
Kun'yomiうるし

Mnemonic

WATER mixed with tree sap to create shiny LACQUER.

Example Words

漆 (うるし) lacquer
漆器 (しっき) lacquerware
漆黒 (しっこく) jet black