What is the Kanji for 'Mortar'? | 臼

If you are wondering what is the Japanese Kanji for 'Mortar', you've come to the right place!

The Japanese Kanji for 'Mortar' is 臼.

臼 As Part Of Other Kanji

This kanji appears as part of 2 other kanji:

Learn the Kanji 臼

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What does 臼 mean?

臼 means 'Mortar'.

Japanese school students learn this kanji in Senior Highschool, while non-native learners often study it for the JLPT exam.

To help you master this kanji, here's an interactive lesson where you'll practice its readings and meanings.