Word details

こけ

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

Dictionary

Entry

こけ苔蘚蘿コケNounUsually kanaFreq #17320
1

moss

Examples
転がる石には苔がつかない。
A rolling stone gathers no moss.
2

short plants resembling moss (incl. other bryophytes, lichens, very small spermatophytes, etc.)

Character notes

Kanji in this Word

苔

moss, lichen

8 strokesGrade 9

On

タイ

Kun

こけこけら
蘚

moss

21 strokes

On

セン

Kun

こけ
蘿

ivy

23 strokes

On

ラ

Kun

つた

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