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[あさ()·がお()]
asagao
noun

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asagao

English Meaning(s) for 朝顔

noun
  1. Japanese morning glory (Ipomoea nil); picotee morning glory; ivy morning glory
  2. funnel-shaped object; bell (e.g. of a trumpet); funnel-shaped urinal
  3. rose of Sharon (Hibiscus syriacus)

Definition and Synonyms for 朝顔

Morning Glory any of various twining vines having funnel-shaped flowers that close late in the day
Synonyms: 朝顔
Ipomoea Nil annual Old World tropical climbing herb distinguished by wide color range and frilled or double flowers
Synonyms: 朝顔

Meanings for each kanji in 朝顔

» morning; dynasty; regime; epoch; period; (North) Korea
» face; expression

Categories 朝顔 is a member of

Morning Glory any of various twining vines having funnel-shaped flowers that close late in the day
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Vine a plant with a weak stem that derives support from climbing, twining, or creeping along a surface
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