Word details

蕾

Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 蕾.

Dictionary

Entry

蕾つぼみ莟NounFreq #16443
1

(flower) bud

Examples
バラのつぼみは摘めるうちに摘め。
Gather ye rosebuds while ye may.
2

promising young person; budding beauty

Character notes

Kanji in this Word

蕾

bud (plants, mushrooms not yet opened)

17 strokesGrade 9

On

ライ

Kun

つぼみ
莟

bud (plant)

11 strokes

On

ガンカン

Kun

つぼみ

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