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苦瓜
苦瓜
Readings
Kana:
にがうり、ニガウリ
Romaji:
nigauri, nigauri
Kana
Romaji
Definition
noun
1
bitter melon (Momordica charantia); bitter gourd
Note:
word usually written using kana alone
See also:
蔓茘枝
Kanji
苦
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
瓜
Readings:
カ、 ケ、 うり
Meaning:
melon