木瓜

Readings

Kana: ぼけ、ボケ、ぼっか、もけ
Romaji: boke, boke, bokka, moke
Kana
Romaji

Definition

1

Japanese quince (Chaenomeles speciosa); flowering quince

Note: word usually written using kana alone
See also: マルメロ

Kanji

Readings: ボク、 モク、 き、 こ-
Meanings: tree, wood
Readings: カ、 ケ、 うり
Meaning: melon

木瓜

Readings

Kana: もっこう、もこう
Romaji: mokkou, mokou
Kana
Romaji

Definitions

1

family crest based on a japonica flower

Note: archaism
2

style of joruri narrative used for kabuki dances

Note: archaism
See also: 常磐津 (reading ときわず)

Kanji

Readings: ボク、 モク、 き、 こ-
Meanings: tree, wood
Readings: カ、 ケ、 うり
Meaning: melon