Word details

がま

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

Dictionary

Entry

香蒲ガマかまNounUsually kanaFreq #33708
1

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

Character notes

Kanji in this Word

bullrush, flag, cattail

14 strokesFrequency 1,887Grade 9

On

Kun

がまかばかま

incense, smell, perfume

9 strokesFrequency 859JLPT N2Grade 4

On

コウキョウ

Kun

かお.りかお.る

Nanori

こおひゃんよし

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