昆布
Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 昆布
1
kombu (usu. Saccharina japonica); konbu; kelp; any edible species from the family Laminariaceae
Kanji in this Word
昆
8 strokes
Frequency: 1688
JLPT N1
Grade 8
Meanings
descendants
elder brother
insect
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
コン
布
5 strokes
Frequency: 877
JLPT N2
Grade 5
Meanings
linen
cloth
spread
distribute
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
フ
ホ
Kun
— Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
ぬの
し.く
きれ
Nanori
— Specialized readings used in names
う
の
ほ
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