Translation and Meaning of: 藁 - wara

On this page, we will study the meaning of the Japanese word 藁 (wara) and its translation into English. Let's see their different meanings, example phrases, explanations, etymology and the similar words.

Romaji: wara

Kana: わら

Type: noun

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Translation / Meaning: straw

Meaning in English: straw

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- Etymology
- Writing
- Synonyms
- Example Phrases
- FAQ

Explanation and Etymology - (藁) wara

藁 (わら) is a Japanese word meaning "straw". It is composed of characters 草 (kusa), which means "plant" or "herb", and 九 (ku), which is a number of straw rods that were used to tie rice beams. The word 藁 is used in various situations, such as to make mats, to feed animals or to make crafts. The word can also be used in expressions such as 藁にもすがる思い (Waranimo sugar Omoi), which means "feeling desperate and hopeless."

How to Write in Japanese - (藁) wara

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Synonyms and Similar - (藁) wara

See below a list of Japanese words that have the same meaning or is a variation of the word we are studying on this page:

わら; 枯れ草; 乾草

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Example Sentences - (藁) wara

Below are some example sentences:

藁で作られた帽子をかぶっている。

Wara de tsukurareta boushi wo kabutte iru

I am wearing a hat made of straw.

I wear a hat made of straw.

  • 藁 (wara) - straw
  • で (de) - binding particle
  • 作られた (tsukurareta) - it was done
  • 帽子 (boushi) - hat
  • を (wo) - direct object particle
  • かぶっている (kabutteiru) - is using

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Other words of the same type: noun

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街角

Kana: まちかど

Romaji: machikado

Translation / Meaning:

corner of the street

半端

Kana: はんぱ

Romaji: hanpa

Translation / Meaning:

remaining; fragment; incomplete set; fraction; odd sum; incompleteness

灰皿

Kana: はいさら

Romaji: haisara

Translation / Meaning:

ashtray

FAQ - Frequently Asked Questions

There are different ways of expressing the idea of "straw" in the Japanese language.

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