茄子

茄

Readings

Kana: なす、なすび、ナス、ナスビ

Romaji: nasu, nasubi, nasu, nasubi

Definition

noun

1

eggplant (Solanum melongena); aubergine

Note: word usually written using kana alone

Kanji

茄

Reading: カ

Meaning: eggplant

子

Readings: シ、 ス、 ツ、 こ、 -こ、 ね

Meanings: child, sign of the rat, 11PM-1AM, first sign of Chinese zodiac

Example Sentence

瓜(うり)のつるに茄子(なすび)はならぬ。

➥You don't get eggplants from a gourd vine.