九献

くこん

Meanings

1. Noun three-times-three exchange of nuptial cups See also: 三々九度 (さんさんくど).
2. sake (secret language of court ladies); rice wine See also: 女房詞 (にょうぼうことば).

Kanji

• 九 nine. Read as ク.
• 献 offer. Read as コン.

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