This site will be taken down March 31st, 2026.

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

野ばら

野バラ、 野薔薇

Readings

Kana: のばら、のバラ、ノバラ
Romaji: nobara, nobara, nobara
Kana
Romaji

Definitions

1

wild rose

Note: word usually written using kana alone
2

multiflora rose (Rosa multiflora)

Note: word usually written using kana alone
See also: 野茨

Kanji

Readings: ヤ、 ショ、 の、 の-
Meanings: plains, field, rustic, civilian life
Readings: バ、 ショウ、 ショク、 ソウ、 みずたで
Meaning: a kind of grass
Readings: ラ、 ビ、 ぜんまい
Meaning: an edible fern