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縄文

Jomon


Meaning

Jomon, Jomon People, Ancient Japanese

Word Type

proper noun

Explanation

Rope writing was used during the Jomon period, a time in ancient Japanese history when people decorated pottery with rope.


Reading

じょうもん

Explanation

This is a jukugo word that uses the on'yomi readings of the kanji. You should be able to read this on your own.


Context

Context Sentences

縄文時代にもおしゃぶりみたいなものはあったのかな。

I wonder if there was the equivalent of teething rings in the Jomon period.


Kanji Composition