薤露
Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 薤露
1
ephemeral nature of the human world; transience of life; dew on onion leaves (i.e. tears that mourn a death)
Kanji in this Word
薤
17 strokes
Meanings
scallion
shallot
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
カイ
Kun
— Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
らっきょう
にら
露
21 strokes
Frequency: 928
JLPT N1
Grade 8
Meanings
dew
tears
expose
Russia
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
ロ
ロウ
Kun
— Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
つゆ
Nanori
— Specialized readings used in names
や
ゆ
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