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ろうばい

Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word ろうばい

蝋梅
臘梅
ロウバイ
Noun
Usually kana
Freq #178822
1

wintersweet (Chimonanthus praecox); Japanese allspice

Kanji in this Word

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
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
19 strokes

Meanings

12th lunar month

Readings

On — Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
ロウ
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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