琉球藍

Readings

Kana: りゅうきゅうあい、リュウキュウアイ

Romaji: ryūkyūai, ryūkyūai

Definition

noun

1

Assam indigo (Strobilanthes cusia)

Note: word usually written using kana alone

Kanji

琉

Readings: リュウ、 ル

Meanings: precious stone, gem, lapis lazuli

球

Readings: キュウ、 たま

Meanings: ball, sphere

藍

Readings: ラン、 あい

Meaning: indigo