藤豆
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Japanese
| Kanji in this term | |
|---|---|
| 藤 | 豆 |
| ふじ Grade: S |
まめ Grade: 3 |
| kun'yomi | |
| Alternative spelling |
|---|
| 鵲豆 |
Etymology
Literally, “wisteria bean”, 藤 (fuji, “wisteria”) + 豆 (mame, “bean”)
Pronunciation
Noun
- hyacinth bean, Lablab purpureus
- Synonym of 隠元豆 (ingen-mame, “common bean, Phaseolus vulgaris”)
- Synonym of 八升豆 (hasshō-mame, “velvet bean, Mucuna pruriens”)
Usage notes
As with many terms that name organisms, this term is often spelled in katakana, especially in biological contexts (where katakana is customary).
See also
- 白扁豆 (hakuhenzu)