Japanese Dictionary

Meaning of 枯れ草(かれくさ) in Japanese

枯れ草, 枯草, かれ草
Kana Reading
かれくさ, こそう
Romaji
karekusa, kosō
Word Senses
  • Parts of speech
    noun (common) (futsuumeishi)
    Meaning
    dry grass; dead grass; hay; withered grass


Kanji in this word

JLPT 2

9 strokes

wither, die, dry up, be seasoned

On'Yomi: コ

Kun'Yomi: か.れる, か.らす

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JLPT 3

9 strokes

grass, weeds, herbs, pasture, write, draft

On'Yomi: ソウ

Kun'Yomi: くさ, くさ-, -ぐさ

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