蓼藍

Readings

Kana: たであい、タデアイ

Romaji: tadeai, tadeai

Definition

noun

1

dyer's knotweed (Persicaria tinctoria, used to produce indigo dye)

Note: word usually written using kana alone

See also: 藍

Kanji

蓼

Readings: シン、 リク、 リョウ、 たで

Meanings: luxurious grass, a smartweed

藍

Readings: ラン、 あい

Meaning: indigo