
KANJI
葛
kudzu
arrowroot, vine
Kun'yomi
くずかずら
On'yomi
かつ
Example sentences
この地域では、葛が急速に繁殖し、他の植物を覆い尽くす勢いだ。
In this region, kudzu is rapidly proliferating and has the momentum to completely cover other plants.
お土産に買ってきた老舗の葛餅は、上品な甘さでとてもおいしかった。
The kuzumochi from the long-established shop that I bought as a souvenir had a refined sweetness and was very delicious.
あの山には、根から澱粉がとれる葛が自生している。
On that mountain, there is wild kudzu from whose roots starch can be extracted.
Practice exercises
1
葛
Answer
くずかつ
2
葛
Answer
kudzuarrowrootvine
3
葛粉
kudzu starch
Answer
くずこ
4
葛藤
conflict, friction, dilemma
Answer
かっとう
5
葛飾
Katsushika (place name)
Answer
かつしか
6
葛切り
kudzu noodles
Answer
くずきり