ほおずき
Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word ほおずき
1
ground cherry (Physalis alkekengi var. franchetii); husk tomato; Chinese lantern plant
2
children's noisemaking toy
Kanji in this Word
酸
14 strokes
Frequency: 1218
JLPT N1
Grade 5
Meanings
acid
bitterness
sour
tart
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
サン
Kun
— Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
す.い
漿
15 strokes
Meanings
a drink
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
ショウ
Kun
— Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
こんず
鬼
10 strokes
Frequency: 1557
JLPT N1
Grade 8
Meanings
ghost
devil
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
キ
Kun
— Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
おに
おに-
灯
6 strokes
Frequency: 1605
JLPT N2
Grade 4
Meanings
lamp
a light
light
counter for lights
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
トウ
Kun
— Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
ひ
ほ-
ともしび
とも.す
あかり
燈
16 strokes
Frequency: 2456
Grade 10
Meanings
lamp
light
counter for lights
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
トウ
Kun
— Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
ひ
ほ-
ともしび
とも.す
あかり
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