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What does 藍 (あい, ai) mean?

藍 (あい, ai) means dyer's knotweed (Persicaria tinctoria, used to produce indigo dye).

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Readingあい
Romajiai
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あい
ai

dyer's knotweed (Persicaria tinctoria, used to produce indigo dye)

  1. 1noun dyer's knotweed (Persicaria tinctoria, used to produce indigo dye)
  2. 2noun indigo (dye)
  3. 3noun indigo (colour)

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