Japanese

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Kanji in this term
つる
Jinmeiyō
どくだみ
Hyōgaiji Grade: 1
kun’yomi jukujikun
Alternative spelling
蔓蕺

Etymology

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(つる) (tsuru, vine) + 蕺草(どくだみ) (dokudami, chameleon plant)

Noun

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(つる)蕺草(どくだみ) or 蔓蕺草(ツルドクダミ) (tsurudokudami

  1. Reynoutria multiflora
    Synonym: 何首烏 (kashuu)

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).