瓠

瓢、 匏

Readings

Kana: ふくべ、ひょう

Romaji: fukube, hyō

Definitions

noun

1

Lagenaria siceraria var. gourda (variety of bottle gourd); gourd (container) made from its fruit

Note: word usually written using kana alone

See also: 瓢箪

2

Lagenaria siceraria var. depressa (variety of bottle gourd)

See also: 夕顔

Kanji

瓠

Readings: コ、 カク、 ひさご

Meaning: gourd

瓢

Readings: ヒョウ、 ひさご、 ふくべ

Meaning: gourd

匏

Readings: ホ、 ホウ、 ひさご

Meaning: gourd