擬宝珠

Readings

Kana: ぎぼし、ぎぼうし、ぎぼうしゅ、ギボウシ、ギボシ

Romaji: giboshi, giboushi, giboushu, giboushi, giboshi

Definitions

noun

1

ornamental railing top; bridge railing-post knob

2

Welsh onion flower; leek flower

3

hosta; plantain lily

Note: word usually written using kana alone

Kanji

擬

Readings: ギ、 まが.い、 もど.き

Meanings: mimic, aim (a gun) at, nominate, imitate

宝

Readings: ホウ、 たから

Meanings: treasure, wealth, valuables

珠

Readings: シュ、 たま

Meanings: pearl, gem, jewel