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井
せい
籠
ろう
Meanings
Noun
Usually written in kana
1. bamboo steamer; steaming basket; wooden frame holder with reed base used to steam food over a pot
井籠 (rarely 井篭) refers to a square basket
2. soba served on a small wickerwork tray; wickerwork tray (for serving soba)
Irregular kanji usage
Alt. forms
蒸
せい
籠
ろ
38%
せいろ
31%
せいろう
21%
蒸
せい
篭
ろ
6%
セイロ
2%
井
せい
籠
ろ
井
せい
篭
ろ
Kanji used
井
a well
籠
basket
Pitch accent
せ
いろう
せ
いろ
う
Composed of
井
せい
well curb; Chinese "Well" constellation (one of the 28 mansions)
籠
ろう
prison; jail; gaol; firm; solid; strong