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Meaning of 蚊帳吊草(かやつりぐさ) in Japanese

Japanese word definition and usage

蚊帳吊草, 莎草
Kana Reading
かやつりぐさ, しゃそう, カヤツリグサ
Romaji
kayatsurigusa, shasō, kayatsurigusa
Word Senses
  • Parts of speech
    noun (common) (futsuumeishi)
    Meaning
    galingale (any plant of genus Cyperus, esp. species Cyperus microiria)
  • Parts of speech
    Meaning
    nut grass (Cyperus rotundus)

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suspend, hang, wear (sword)

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mosquito

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notebook, account book, album, curtain, veil, net, tent

On: チョウ

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grass, weeds, herbs, pasture, write, draft

On: ソウ

Kun: くさ, くさ-, -ぐさ

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sedge

On: サ, シャ

Kun: はますげ

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