苦瓜

Readings

Kana: にがうり、ニガウリ
Romaji: nigauri, nigauri
Kana
Romaji

Definition

1

bitter melon (Momordica charantia); bitter gourd

Note: word usually written using kana alone
See also: 蔓茘枝

Kanji

Readings: ク、 くる.しい、 -ぐる.しい、 くる.しむ、 くる.しめる、 にが.い、 にが.る
Meanings: suffering, trial, worry, hardship, feel bitter, scowl
Readings: カ、 ケ、 うり
Meaning: melon