わさび
Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word わさび
1
wasabi (Wasabia japonica); Japanese horseradish
Examples
このすしはわさびがよく効いている。
This sushi is seasoned with plenty of horse-radish.
2
Colloquial
horseradish (or any blend of wasabi and horseradish)
Kanji in this Word
山
3 strokes
Frequency: 131
JLPT N4
Grade 1
Meanings
mountain
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
サン
セン
Kun
— Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
やま
Nanori
— Specialized readings used in names
さ
やの
やん
葵
12 strokes
Frequency: 2122
JLPT N1
Grade 9
Meanings
hollyhock
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
キ
Kun
— Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
あおい
Nanori
— Specialized readings used in names
まもる
け
和
8 strokes
Frequency: 124
JLPT N2
Grade 3
Meanings
harmony
Japanese style
peace
soften
Japan
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
ワ
オ
カ
Kun
— Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
やわ.らぐ
やわ.らげる
なご.む
なご.やか
あ.える
Nanori
— Specialized readings used in names
あい
いず
かず
かつ
かつり
かづ
たけ
ち
とも
な
にぎ
まさ
やす
よし
より
わだこ
わっ
佐
7 strokes
Frequency: 474
JLPT N1
Grade 4
Meanings
assistant
help
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
サ
Nanori
— Specialized readings used in names
すけ
比
4 strokes
Frequency: 329
JLPT N2
Grade 5
Meanings
compare
race
ratio
Philippines
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
ヒ
Kun
— Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
くら.べる
Nanori
— Specialized readings used in names
い
ぴっ
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