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[おこ(興)·し]
okoshi
noun

Alternate Written Forms:

okoshi
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[おこし(興)]
okoshi
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[おこし(粔籹)]
okoshi
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English Meaning(s) for 興し

noun
  1. millet or rice cake, roasted and hardened with starch syrup and sugar (sometimes including peanuts, etc.)
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Definition and Synonyms for 興し

Amusement a feeling of delight at being entertained
Synonyms: おこし, 慰み, 慰む, お楽しみ, 楽しみ, 楽しむ, 興, 面白い, 面白さ
Attention a general interest that leads people to want to know more
Synonyms: おこし, アテンション, 嘱目, 注意, 注目, 興, 興味, 関心

Meanings for each kanji in 興し

» entertain; revive; retrieve; interest; pleasure

Categories 興し is a member of

Attraction a characteristic that provides pleasure and attracts
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Delight a feeling of extreme pleasure or satisfaction
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