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あささー : asasaa | define meaning
asasaa
Pronunciation: [ʔasasaː]
Definition
Noun
- Cicada
Etymology
Cognate with the Okinoerabu form あさ asa "cicada".
Historical attestations
- 混効験集 Konkoukenshuu (1711), "Words of the Royal Palace", records "「あさゝ」（引） 蝉之事".
Notes
Especially a brown cicada.
Spelling
| Orthography | Form |
|---|---|
| Kana | あささー |
| Romanization | asasaa |
| Pronunciation (IPA) | [ʔasasaː] |
意味：せみ・セミ【蝉・蟬】
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Cite this entry: Read, Zachary. (2024, November 15). あささー : asasaa | define meaning. JLect: Japonic Languages and Dialects Database. Retrieved 2025, April 18, from https://www.jlect.com/entry/3919/asasaa/.