Jisho

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はす 蓮
Common word JLPT N1 Wanikani level 51 Links
Noun
1. sacred lotus (Nelumbo nucifera); Indian lotus; lotus​Usually written using kana alone
Noun
2. rose of Sharon (Hibiscus syriacus)​Usually written using kana alone, Only applies to はちす, See also ムクゲ
Wikipedia definition
3. Nelumbo nucifera​Nelumbo nucifera, known by a number of names including Indian Lotus, Sacred Lotus, Bean of India, or simply Lotus, is a plant in the monotypic family Nelumbonaceae. The Linnaean binomial Nelumbo nucifera is the currently recognized name for this species, which has been classified under the former names, Nelumbium speciosum and Nymphaea nelumbo, among others. Names other than Nelumbo nucifera are obsolete synonyms and should not be used in current works. This plant is an aquatic perennial.
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Other forms
藕 【はす】、蓮 【はちす】、ハス
Notes
藕: Rarely-used kanji form. はちす: Out-dated or obsolete kana usage.

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