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What does 麻 (あさ, asa) mean?

麻 (あさ, asa) means hemp; linen.

Quick facts
Readingあさ
Romajiasa
Part of speechnoun
Level (estimated, JLPT framework)N1
あさ
N1 · estimated, JLPT frameworkCommonasa

hemp; linen

  1. 1noun cannabis (Cannabis sativa); hemp (plant)
  2. 2noun hemp (fiber); linen; flax

Example sentences

  • Hemp is being cultivated on this field.

  • In summer, linen shirts are cool and comfortable.

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Entries, readings and English glosses: JMdict — Electronic Dictionary Research and Development Group (EDRDG), licensed CC BY-SA 4.0. Example sentences and their translations written by GoMe.

Voice: VOICEVOX Nemo.

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