平蒔絵 ひらまきえ Meanings Noun hiramaki-e (i.e.: lacquer decoration technique where metallic powder is sprinkled on a flat design and sealed with a thin layer of lacquer) See also: 蒔絵 (まきえ). Kanji 平 flat. Read as ひら. 蒔 sow (seeds). Read as まく. 絵 picture. Read as エ. Word lists Art Jinuma: Japanese Dictionary · Word lists