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がま

Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word がま

香蒲
ガマ
かま
Noun
Usually kana
Freq #33708
1

common cattail (Typha latifolia); broadleaf cattail; common bulrush; great reedmace

Kanji in this Word

14 strokes
Frequency: 1887
Grade 9

Meanings

bullrush
flag
cattail

Readings

On — Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
Kun — Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
がま
かば
かま
9 strokes
Frequency: 859
JLPT N2
Grade 4

Meanings

incense
smell
perfume

Readings

On — Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
コウ
キョウ
Kun — Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
かお.り
かお.る
Nanori — Specialized readings used in names
こお
ひゃん
よし
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