Japanese

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Kanji in this term
はま
Grade: S
うつぼ
Hyōgai
kun'yomi
Alternative spelling
濱靫 (kyūjitai)
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Etymology

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Literally, shore quiver, (はま) (hama, beach, seashore) + (うつぼ) (utsubo, quiver)

Noun

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(はま)(うつぼ) or 浜靫(ハマウツボ) (hamautsubo

  1. Orobanche coerulescens, species of broomrape

Usage notes

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As with many terms that name organisms, this term is often spelled in katakana, especially in biological contexts (where katakana is customary).