straw
On'yomi (音読み)
- コウ
Kun'yomi (訓読み)
- わら
About this kanji
The kanji 藁, pronounced "wara" in kunyomi, primarily means "straw," which refers to the dried stalks of grain after the grain has been harvested. While this kanji is not commonly used in many compounds, it can appear in contexts related to agriculture or traditional crafts. Though primarily a noun, in conversation, you might hear it as part of phrases discussing farming or home crafts. It's interesting to note that in Japanese culture, straw has historical significance and is sometimes used in various traditional practices. Understanding this kanji can give you insight into aspects of rural life in Japan.
Example sentences
藁を束ねる。
Tie the straw together.
Meanings across languages
- English
- straw
- 한국어
- 짚
- 中文
- 稻草
- id
- jerami
- th
- ฟาง
- es
- paja
- fr
- paille
- de
- Stroh
- pt
- palha
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