Japanese Dictionary

Meaning of 梔子(くちなし) in Japanese

梔子, 巵子, 山梔子
Kana Reading
くちなし, クチナシ
Romaji
kuchinashi, kuchinashi
Word Senses
  • Parts of speech
    noun (common) (futsuumeishi)
    Meaning
    Cape jasmine (Gardenia jasminoides); Cape jessamine; gardenia


Kanji in this word

JLPT 5

3 strokes

mountain

On'Yomi: サン, セン

Kun'Yomi: やま

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JLPT 5

3 strokes

child, sign of the rat, 11PM-1AM, first sign of Chinese zodiac

On'Yomi: シ, ス, ツ

Kun'Yomi: こ, -こ, ね

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7 strokes

large winecup, apt, fitting

On'Yomi: シ

Kun'Yomi: さかずき

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11 strokes

gardenia

On'Yomi: シ

Kun'Yomi: くちなし

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