Translation of Japanese word "草" to English
草
くさ
[kusa]
IPA: /kusa/
Meaning
NounAny plant of the family Poaceae, characterized by leaves that arise from nodes in the stem and leaf bases that wrap around the stem, especially those grown as ground cover rather than for grain.
How to use
草 (kusa / sou) — 'grass / weed / herb / lol (internet slang)'. 雑草 (zassou) — weed. 芝草 — lawn grass. 草が生える — grow grass / lol (slang).
🇬🇧 English
grass
Pronunciation Guide
Japanese Kanji: 草
Phonetic Reading (Hiragana): くさ
Romaji Transcription: kusa
Example Sentences
この草は大きいです。
このくさはおおきいです。
This grass is big.
草を刈ってください。
くさをかっってください。
Please cut the grass.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does the Japanese word "草" mean?▼
The Japanese word "草" means "grass" in English.
How do you pronounce the Japanese word "草"?▼
The word "草" is read as "くさ" (kusa). You can hear the correct audio pronunciation by clicking the play button next to the word at the top of this page.
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Yes, here is a practical context/example: "Refers to the growing part of a plant.".
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