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

ぼみ
Noun
Freq #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

Kanji in this Word

17 strokes
Grade 9

Meanings

bud (plants, mushrooms not yet opened)

Readings

On — Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
ライ
Kun — Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
つぼみ
11 strokes

Meanings

bud (plant)

Readings

On — Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
ガン
カン
Kun — Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
つぼみ
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