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蕪菁、 蕪菜

Readings

Kana: かぶ、かぶら、かぶな、かぶらな、カブ、カブラ
Romaji: kabu, kabura, kabuna, kaburana, kabu, kabura
Kana
Romaji

Definition

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turnip (Brassica rapa)

Note: word usually written using kana alone

Kanji

Readings: ブ、 ム、 かぶ、 かぶら、 あれる
Meaning: turnip
Readings: セイ、 ショウ
Meaning: turnip
Readings: サイ、 な
Meanings: vegetable, side dish, greens

Example Sentence

ニンジンやカブは食用(しょくよう)根菜(こんさい)です。
➥Carrots and turnips are edible roots.
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