あし
Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word あし
1
common reed (Phragmites australis)
Examples
人間は一本のアシに過ぎず、その本性はきわめて弱いが、人間は考える葦である。
Man is but a reed, the weakest in nature, but he is a thinking reed.
Kanji in this Word
葦
13 strokes
Frequency: 2343
Grade 9
Meanings
reed
bullrush
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
イ
Kun
— Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
あし
よし
しお.れる
しな.びる
しぼ.む
な.える
蘆
20 strokes
Meanings
reed
rush
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
ロ
Kun
— Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
あし
よし
葭
12 strokes
Meanings
reed
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
カ
Kun
— Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
よし
あし
芦
7 strokes
Frequency: 1733
Grade 9
Meanings
reed
bullrush
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
ロ
Kun
— Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
あし
よし
Nanori
— Specialized readings used in names
あ
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