慈姑

Readings

Kana: くわい、クワイ

Romaji: kuwai, kuwai

Definition

noun

1

Sagittaria trifolia var. edulis (edible variant of threeleaf arrowhead)

Note: word usually written using kana alone

Kanji

慈

Readings: ジ、 いつく.しむ

Meaning: mercy

姑

Readings: コ、 しゅうとめ、 しゅうと、 おば、 しばらく

Meaning: mother-in-law