Back to list

WORD DETAIL

漆塗り

うるしぬり

N1lacquerware · lacquering

Examples

祖母は漆塗りの重箱を布で丁寧に拭いた。

漆塗りには、木地を守りながら美しく見せる役割がある。

Included kanji

Study notes

1. Origins, structure, and basic meaning

  • Structure: 漆塗り(うるしぬり) means applying 漆(うるし), lacquer, or having that finish.
  • Basic usage: It is used for lacquered household objects or work that protects and decorates a wooden base.

2. Common pitfalls and similar expressions

  • Material and application
    • is the lacquer material; 漆塗り refers to applying it or to the resulting finish.
  • の modifies the object
    • 漆塗りの重箱 means a lacquered tiered box; connects the type of finish to the object.

Menu

Language
Display theme

Sign In

Sign in to continue.