雀の槍
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Japanese
| Kanji in this term | |
|---|---|
| 雀 | 槍 |
| すずめ Jinmeiyō |
やり Jinmeiyō |
| kun'yomi | |
| Alternative spelling |
|---|
| 雀槍 |
Etymology
Literally, “sparrow's spear”, 雀 (suzume, “sparrow”) + の (no, “possessive particle”) + 槍 (yari, “spear”)
Pronunciation
Noun
雀の槍 or 雀の槍 • (suzume no yari)
- Luzula capitata, a species of woodrush
- Synonym of 雀の鉄砲 (suzume no teppō, “shortawn foxtail, Alopecurus aequalis”)
Usage notes
As with many terms that name organisms, this term is often spelled in katakana, especially in biological contexts (where katakana is customary).