Japanese Dictionary

Meaning of (はす) in Japanese

蓮, 藕
JLPT 1
Kana Reading
はす, はちす, ハス
Romaji
hasu, hachisu, hasu
Word Senses
  • Parts of speech
    noun (common) (futsuumeishi)
    Meaning
    sacred lotus (Nelumbo nucifera); Indian lotus; lotus
    Example sentence
    なんとも言えない芳香はなっていた。 The lotus blossoms diffused an inexpressibly pleasant scent.
  • Parts of speech
    Meaning
    rose of Sharon (Hibiscus syriacus)
    Example sentence
    こちらには大きなハスあります We have very big lotus leaves.

Examples of 蓮, 藕, はす, はちす, ハス in a sentence



Kanji in this word

JLPT 1

13 strokes

lotus

On'Yomi: レン

Kun'Yomi: はす, はちす

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18 strokes

lotus, lotus root, arrowroot

On'Yomi: グウ, グ, ゴウ

Kun'Yomi: はすのね

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