草
Kanji · N2
草 / grass
Kanji for grass, weeds, or herbs.
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Readings
| Type | Reading | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| On (音) | ソウ | Sino-Japanese readings — common in compounds. |
| Kun (訓) | くさ、くさ-、-ぐさ | Native Japanese readings — common standalone or with okurigana. |
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Meaning
草 carries the meaning grass, weeds, or herbs.
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Common compounds with 草
草地くさちgrassland / meadow
草刈りくさかりmowing / mower
仕草しぐさgesture / movement / action
牧草ぼくそうpasture / grass
芝草しばくさlawn / sod / turf
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