サイコロ

さいころ
noun
dice, die
1. dice, die
A small cube with different numbers of dots (1-6) on each face, used in games of chance. Typically thrown to generate random numbers.
Roll the dice and move forward by the number that comes up.
サイコロ6()
I rolled a 6!
Roll two dice and add up the total.
2. cube-shaped pieces (of food)
Food cut into small cube shapes, resembling dice.
Cut the daikon into cube shapes.
Saikoro steak is a dish of beef cut into bite-size cubes.
I diced the vegetables and put them in the salad.

ALTERNATE WRITING:

  • 骰子(さいころ) (kanji form, rarely used)
  • Also written サイコロ in katakana

DICE TERMINOLOGY:

  • サイコロ() (the number/pips on a die)
  • (ちょう) (even number total)
  • (はん) (odd number total)
  • ぞろ() (doubles)

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