あい
Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word あい
1
Word usually written using kana alone
dyer's knotweed (Persicaria tinctoria, used to produce indigo dye)
2
indigo (dye)
3
indigo (colour)
Kanji in this Word
藍
18 strokes
Frequency: 2043
JLPT N1
Grade 8
Meanings
indigo
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
ラン
Kun
— Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
あい
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