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Readings

Kana: あおい、アオイ
Romaji: aoi, aoi
Kana
Romaji

Definitions

1

mallow (any plant of family Malvaceae)

Note: word usually written using kana alone
See also: 銭葵 冬葵
2

Asarum caulescens (species of wild ginger)

See also: 二葉葵
3

hollyhock

Note: hollyhocks (genus Alcea) are part of the mallow family
See also: 立葵

Kanji

Readings: キ、 あおい
Meaning: hollyhock

Example Sentences

それはひまわりです。
➥It's a sunflower.
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(あおい)さんは(すぐ)れたダンサーです。
➥Aoi is a good dancer.
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このすしはわさびがよく()いている。
➥This sushi is seasoned with plenty of horse-radish.
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(あおい)さんは上手(じょうず)(おど)ります。
➥Aoi dances well.
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(あおい)さんの趣味(しゅみ)(おど)ることです。
➥Aoi's hobby is dancing.
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(あおい)さんは(おど)るのが(なん)上手(じょうず)なのだろう。
➥Aoi dances very well.
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