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This was not an easy decision to make. For the last couple years, I have been struggling to find motivation for this site and to keep up with basic maintenance and security updates. With the rise of AI and more sophisticated tools, the usefulness of sites like this is questionable and traffic has nose-dived. I just don't have it in me to keep doing this. Thank you all for 10 years of support!

Zach

蓮

藕

Readings

Kana: はす、はちす、ハス
Romaji: hasu, hachisu, hasu
Kana
Romaji

Definitions

noun
1

sacred lotus (Nelumbo nucifera); Indian lotus; lotus

Note: word usually written using kana alone
2

rose of Sharon (Hibiscus syriacus)

See also: 木槿

Kanji

蓮
Readings: レン、 はす、 はちす
Meaning: lotus
藕
Readings: グウ、 グ、 ゴウ、 はすのね
Meanings: lotus, lotus root, arrowroot

Example Sentences

こちらには大(おお)きなハスの葉(は)があります。
➥We have very big lotus leaves.
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ねえ蓮(はちす)、お姉(ねえ)さんが手(て)をつないであげようか？キミは毎年(まいとし)すぐにはぐれちゃうもんね。
➥By the way, Ren. Should I take your hand? Every year you wander off.
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蓮(はちす)の花(はな)はなんとも言(い)えない芳香(ほうこう)をはなっていた。
➥The lotus blossoms diffused an inexpressibly pleasant scent.
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