畦

畔

Readings

Kana: あぜ、くろ

Romaji: aze, kuro

Definitions

noun

1

ridge of earth between rice fields

Note: word usually written using kana alone

2

ridge between grooves in threshold or lintel

Note: word usually written using kana alone

3

footpath between rice fields; causeway

Note: abbreviation

See also: 畦道

Kanji

畦

Readings: ケイ、 あぜ、 うね

Meanings: rice paddy ridge, furrow, rib

畔

Readings: ハン、 あぜ、 くろ、 ほとり

Meanings: paddy ridge, levee

Example Sentence

ほっそい道(どう)にほとんどスピードを落(お)とさず、走(はし)りこんだ。「近道(ちかみち)なんですよ」「ってここ、あぜ道(みち)～～～っ！」

➥We sped into the narrow track, hardly dropping any speed. "It's a short cut!" "Oi! It's a footpath!!"