Japanese Dictionary

Meaning of (えい) in Japanese

Kana Reading
えい
Romaji
ei
Word Senses
  • Parts of speech
    noun (common) (futsuumeishi)
    Meaning
    awn; glume


Kanji in this word

16 strokes

heads of grain, cleverness

On'Yomi: エイ

Kun'Yomi: ほさき, のぎ

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