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Readings

Kana: つつじ、ツツジ
Romaji: tsutsuji, tsutsuji
Kana
Romaji

Definition

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azalea (Rhododendron spp.)

Note: word usually written using kana alone

Kanji

Readings: テキ、 しゃが.む、 たちもとお.る
Meanings: squat, sit on heels, loiter
Readings: チョク、 タク
Meanings: tap with the feet, ruins

Example Sentence

公園(こうえん)のつつじの世話(せわ)をする庭師(にわし)若干名(じゃっかんめい)いる。
➥Several gardeners look after the azaleas in the park.
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