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Readings

Kana: すすき、ススキ
Romaji: susuki, susuki
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Definition

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Japanese pampas grass (Miscanthus sinensis); silver grass; zebra grass

Note: word usually written using kana alone

Kanji

Readings: ハク、 うす.い、 うす-、 -うす、 うす.める、 うす.まる、 うす.らぐ、 うす.ら-、 うす.れる、 すすき
Meanings: dilute, thin, weak (tea), pampas grass
Readings: ボウ、 コウ、 モウ、 すすき、 のぎ、 のげ
Meanings: pampas grass, beard (grain)

Example Sentences

(うす)()れが(せま)った。
➥The twilight came on.
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試合(しあい)興味(きょうみ)(うす)れた。
➥Interest in the game has dropped off.
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(わたし)はいつも薄着(うすぎ)です。
➥I dress lightly all the time.
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あの(ひと)(かげ)(うす)い。
➥He is always in the background.
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才子(さいし)多病(たびょう)佳人(かじん)薄命(はくめい)
➥Whom the gods love die young.
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彼女(かのじょ)はいつも薄情(はくじょう)だ。
➥She is always cold-hearted.
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