Meaning of 天草(てんぐさ) in Japanese

天草
Kana Reading
てんぐさ, テングサ
Romaji
tengusa, tengusa
Word Senses
  • Parts of speech
    noun (common) (futsuumeishi)
    Meaning
    any red algae in the family Gelidiaceae (esp. Gelidium crinale)


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JLPT 3

9 strokes

grass, weeds, herbs, pasture, write, draft

On'Yomi: ソウ

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JLPT 5

4 strokes

heavens, sky, imperial

On'Yomi: テン

Kun'Yomi: あまつ, あめ, あま-

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