reed in Japanese
reed in Japanese is 葦, 蘆, 筬 — reed means a tall, slender grass-like plant that grows in wet ground or shallow water.
reed in Japanese
葦
Pronounced: ashi
(countable) Any of various types of tall stiff perennial grass-like plants growing together in groups near water.
蘆
Pronounced: ashi
(countable) Any of various types of tall stiff perennial grass-like plants growing together in groups near water.
筬
Pronounced: osa
(countable, weaving) A comb-like part of a beater for beating the weft when weaving.
What does "reed" mean?
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noun A tall, slender grass-like plant that grows in wet ground or shallow water.
"Frogs hid among the reeds at the water's edge."
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noun A thin strip of cane or metal in certain musical instruments that vibrates to produce sound.
"The oboe's double reed must be wet before you start to play."
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reed in a sentence
- Frogs hid among the reeds at the water's edge.
- The path was lined with tall reeds swaying in the breeze.
- The oboe's double reed must be wet before you start to play.
- A cracked reed makes the saxophone sound harsh and squeaky.
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What is "reed" in Japanese?
"reed" in Japanese is 葦, 蘆, 筬. reed means: A tall, slender grass-like plant that grows in wet ground or shallow water.
How do you pronounce 葦?
"reed" in Japanese is 葦, pronounced "ashi".
How do you use "reed" in a sentence?
Example: "Frogs hid among the reeds at the water's edge." In Japanese, "reed" is 葦, 蘆, 筬.
Are there other ways to say "reed" in Japanese?
Yes — Japanese has 3 translations listed for "reed": 葦, 蘆, 筬.
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