蝦夷茜

Readings

Kana: えぞあかね、エゾアカネ

Romaji: ezoakane, ezoakane

Definition

noun

1

yellow-winged darter (Sympetrum flaveolum)

Note: word usually written using kana alone

Kanji

蝦

Readings: カ、 ゲ、 えび

Meanings: shrimp, prawn, lobster

夷

Readings: イ、 えびす、 えみし、 ころ.す、 たい.らげる

Meanings: barbarian, savage, Ainu

茜

Readings: セン、 あかね

Meanings: madder, red dye, Turkey red