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ししち【薄・芒】

shishichi

Pronunciation: [ɕiɕit͡ɕi]

Definition

Noun

  1. (Literary) Chinese silver grass (Miscanthus sinensis sp.); zebra grass; maiden grass; eulalia grass

Etymology

Cognate with standard Japanese すすき【薄・芒】 susuki "Chinese silver grass".

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Kanaししち
Romanizationshishichi
Pronunciation (IPA)[ɕiɕit͡ɕi]

意味:すすき・ススキ【薄・芒】

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Cite this entry: Read, Zachary. (2026, January 4). ししち【薄・芒】 : shishichi | define meaning. JLect: Japonic Languages and Dialects Database. Retrieved 2026, February 4, from https://www.jlect.com/entry/8346/shishichi/.