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ようさい

Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word ようさい

雍菜
甕菜
ヨウサイ
Noun
Usually kana
Freq #109389
1

swamp morning glory (Ipomoea aquatica); water spinach; river spinach; kangkong; Chinese spinach; Chinese Watercress; Chinese convolvulus; swamp cabbage

Kanji in this Word

13 strokes

Meanings

softening
mitigation

Readings

On — Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
ヨウ
Kun — Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
ふさ.ぐ
やわら.ぐ
11 strokes
Frequency: 1327
JLPT N3
Grade 4

Meanings

vegetable
side dish
greens

Readings

On — Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
サイ
Kun — Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
Nanori — Specialized readings used in names
よう
18 strokes
Frequency: 2448

Meanings

jar
jug
vat

Readings

On — Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
オウ
Kun — Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
かめ
みか
Nanori — Specialized readings used in names
もたい
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