鬼蓮
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Japanese
| Kanji in this term | |
|---|---|
| 鬼 | 蓮 |
| おに Grade: S |
はす > ばす Jinmeiyō |
| kun'yomi | |
Etymology
Literally, “demon lotus”, 鬼 (oni, “ghost, demon”) + 蓮 (hasu, “lotus”). The hasu changes to basu as an instance of rendaku (連濁).
Pronunciation
Noun
- Euryale ferox
- Synonym: 水蕗 (mizufuki)
Usage notes
As with many terms that name organisms, this term is often spelled in katakana, especially in biological contexts (where katakana is customary).
Derived terms
- 大鬼蓮 (ōonibasu)