なす
Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word なす
1
eggplant (Solanum melongena); aubergine
Examples
瓜のつるに茄子はならぬ。
You don't get eggplants from a gourd vine.
Kanji in this Word
茄
8 strokes
JLPT N1
Grade 9
Meanings
eggplant
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
カ
Nanori
— Specialized readings used in names
な
か
なす
子
3 strokes
Frequency: 72
JLPT N4
Grade 1
Meanings
child
sign of the rat
11PM-1AM
first sign of Chinese zodiac
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
シ
ス
ツ
Kun
— Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
こ
-こ
ね
Nanori
— Specialized readings used in names
い
き
ぎ
く
け
ねっ
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