Word details

にがうり

Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word にがうり.

Dictionary

Entry

うり苦瓜ニガウリNounUsually kanaFreq #164266
1

bitter melon (Momordica charantia); bitter gourd

Character notes

Kanji in this Word

suffering, trial, worry, hardship, feel bitter, scowl

8 strokesFrequency 623JLPT N2Grade 3

On

Kun

くる.しい-ぐる.しいくる.しむくる.しめるにが.いにが.る

melon

5 strokesFrequency 2,459Grade 9

On

Kun

うり

Nanori

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