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茨

Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 茨

荊
棘
いばら
むバラ
Noun
Freq #21970
1

thorny shrub

2

Often written θ–”θ–‡

wild rose; briar

3

thorn

4

Architecture

cusp

Kanji in this Word

茨
9 strokes
Frequency: 1203
Grade 4

Meanings

briar
thorn

Readings

On β€” Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
γ‚·
γ‚Έ
Kun β€” Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
いばら
かや
くさぢき
Nanori β€” Specialized readings used in names
あし
γˆγ°γ‚‰
ばら
ま぀
まん
荊
9 strokes

Meanings

thorn
brier
whip

Readings

On β€” Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
γ‚±γ‚€
Kun β€” Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
いばら
棘
12 strokes

Meanings

thorn
splinter
spine
biting words
briers

Readings

On β€” Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
キョク
Kun β€” Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
いばら
とげ
πŸ“

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