ろうばい
Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word ろうばい
1
wintersweet (Chimonanthus praecox); Japanese allspice
Kanji in this Word
蝋
14 strokes
Meanings
wax
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
ロウ
Kun
— Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
みつろう
ろうそく
Nanori
— Specialized readings used in names
あじ
梅
10 strokes
Frequency: 1232
JLPT N1
Grade 4
Meanings
plum
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
バイ
Kun
— Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
うめ
臘
19 strokes
Meanings
12th lunar month
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
ロウ
蠟
21 strokes
Grade 9
Meanings
wax
candle
waxy
glazed
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
ロウ
Kun
— Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
みつろう
ろうそく
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