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Meaning of (あさ) in Japanese

麻, 苧
JLPT 1
Kana Reading
あさ, お
Romaji
asa, o
Word Senses
  • Parts of speech
    noun (common) (futsuumeishi)
    Meaning
    cannabis (Cannabis sativa); hemp (plant)
  • Parts of speech
    Meaning
    hemp (fiber); linen; flax; jute


Kanji in this word

JLPT 1

11 strokes

hemp, flax

On'Yomi: マ, マア

Kun'Yomi: あさ

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8 strokes

hemp, flax

On'Yomi: チョ

Kun'Yomi: お, からんし, からむし

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