Japanese Dictionary

Meaning of (かば) in Japanese

蒲, 香蒲
Kana Reading
かば, がま, こうほ, かま
Romaji
kaba, gama, kōho, kama
Word Senses
  • Parts of speech
    noun (common) (futsuumeishi)
    Meaning
    common cattail (Typha latifolia); common bulrush; common reed mace


Kanji in this word

13 strokes

bullrush, flag, cattail

On'Yomi: ホ, ボ, フ, ブ

Kun'Yomi: がま, かば, かま

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JLPT 2

9 strokes

incense, smell, perfume

On'Yomi: コウ, キョウ

Kun'Yomi: か, かお.り, かお.る

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