Japanese Dictionary

Meaning of 芒種(ぼうしゅ) in Japanese

芒種
Kana Reading
ぼうしゅ
Romaji
bōshu
Word Senses
  • Parts of speech
    noun (common) (futsuumeishi)
    Meaning
    "grain in ear" solar term (approx. June 6, when awns begin to grow on grains)


Kanji in this word

JLPT 3

14 strokes

species, kind, class, variety, seed

On'Yomi: シュ

Kun'Yomi: たね, -ぐさ

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6 strokes

pampas grass, beard (grain)

On'Yomi: ボウ, コウ, モウ

Kun'Yomi: すすき, のぎ, のげ

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