笈

Definitions

 * 1) box for storing books
 * 2) to carry
 * 3) books

Kanji

 * 1) box for carrying books on one’s back

Etymology 1
From the continuative form of.

Noun

 * 1) a box with legs that is carried on the back, used by itinerant monks and yamabushi to carry books, articles of worship, clothing, etc.

Etymology 2
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From.