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thistle in Japanese

thistle in Japanese is 薊, アザミ — thistle means a prickly plant with sharp-edged leaves and a spiky flower head, often purple.

thistle in Japanese

noun
Pronounced: azami
This plant seen as the national emblem of Scotland.
アザミ
noun
Pronounced: azami
This plant seen as the national emblem of Scotland.

What does "thistle" mean?

  1. noun A prickly plant with sharp-edged leaves and a spiky flower head, often purple.
    "He pricked his finger picking through the thistles in the field."
  2. noun The thistle plant as the national emblem of Scotland.
    "The thistle appears on many pieces of Scottish regalia."
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thistle in a sentence

  • He pricked his finger picking through the thistles in the field.
  • The thistle appears on many pieces of Scottish regalia.

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Frequently asked questions

What is "thistle" in Japanese?

"thistle" in Japanese is 薊, アザミ. thistle means: A prickly plant with sharp-edged leaves and a spiky flower head, often purple.

How do you pronounce 薊?

"thistle" in Japanese is 薊, pronounced "azami".

How do you use "thistle" in a sentence?

Example: "He pricked his finger picking through the thistles in the field." In Japanese, "thistle" is 薊, アザミ.

Are there other ways to say "thistle" in Japanese?

Yes — Japanese has 2 translations listed for "thistle": 薊, アザミ.

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