松虫草

Readings

Kana: まつむしそう、マツムシソウ

Romaji: matsumushisou, matsumushisou

Definition

noun

1

gypsy rose (Scabiosa japonica); gipsy rose; scabiosa

Note: word usually written using kana alone

Kanji

松

Readings: ショウ、 まつ

Meaning: pine tree

虫

Readings: チュウ、 キ、 むし

Meanings: insect, bug, temper

草

Readings: ソウ、 くさ、 くさ-、 -ぐさ

Meanings: grass, weeds, herbs, pasture, write, draft