Kiseru

Pronunciation: /kiːsəruː/

Definitions of kiseru

noun a traditional Japanese smoking pipe used for smoking tobacco

Example Sentences

A1 In Japan, people used to smoke tobacco from a kiseru pipe.

A2 The kiseru is a traditional Japanese smoking pipe made of metal or bamboo.

B1 During the Edo period, the kiseru was a common accessory for samurai and merchants.

B2 The craftsmanship of kiseru pipes varied greatly, with some being highly ornate and decorative.

C1 Collectors of antique kiseru pipes often seek out rare and unique pieces for their collections.

C2 The intricate designs and historical significance of kiseru pipes make them highly sought after by enthusiasts.

Examples of kiseru in a Sentence

formal In traditional Japanese culture, the kiseru is a smoking pipe used for tobacco.

informal My grandfather still uses a kiseru to smoke his tobacco.

slang I found a cool kiseru at the antique shop.

figurative The kiseru symbolizes a connection to the past in Japanese history.

Grammatical Forms of kiseru

• past tense: kiseru'd
• plural: kiserus
• comparative: more kiseru
• superlative: most kiseru
• present tense: kiserus
• future tense: will kiseru
• perfect tense: have kiseru'd
• continuous tense: is kiseru-ing
• singular: kiseru
• positive degree: very kiseru
• infinitive: to kiseru
• gerund: kiseruing
• participle: kiserued

Origin and Evolution of kiseru

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: Japanese

Story behind the word: The word 'kiseru' originated in Japan and is derived from the Portuguese word 'cachimbo' meaning pipe.

Evolution of the word: Originally used to refer to a traditional Japanese smoking pipe, the term 'kiseru' has evolved to also mean a symbol of status and elegance in Japanese culture.