茅
かや
kaya
JLPT N18 strokesKanjiLevel 93 - JLPT N1
Meaning
Miscanthus Reed
Cogon Grass · Thatch
Signification
Roseau miscanthus
Herbe à paille · Chaume
Readings
kunかや/ kayakunちがや/ chigayaonぼう/ bouonみょう/ myou
kun = Japanese reading · on = Chinese reading
Practice writing
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Example Sentences
茅葺きの屋根が風情を醸し出す。
かやぶきのやねがふぜいをかもしだす。
The thatched roof creates a charming atmosphere.
Le toit de chaume dégage une atmosphère pittoresque.
茅の茂みに小鳥が隠れていた。
かやのしげみにことりがかくれていた。
A small bird was hiding in the thicket of grass.
Un petit oiseau se cachait dans le fourré d'herbes.
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