Meaning of 菱(ひし) in Japanese

菱
Kana Reading
ひし
Romaji
hishi
Word Senses
  • Parts of speech
    noun (common) (futsuumeishi)
    Meaning
    Trapa japonica (species of plant closely related to water chestnut or water caltrop)
  • Parts of speech
    Meaning
    caltrop (weapon); caltrap

Related Kanji

菱

11 strokes

diamond (shape), water chestnut, rhombus

On'Yomi: リョウ

Kun'Yomi: ひし

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