小豆

Etymology 1
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From. Further derivation.

The kanji spelling is an example of jukujikun. The characters literally mean “small bean”.

Appears to be identical to 🇨🇬, which may be a borrowing. However, the direction of borrowing is uncertain.

Noun

 * 1) the azuki bean,

Etymology 2
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Noun

 * 1) the azuki bean,

Proper noun

 * , especially in Kagawa Prefecture

Etymology
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Derivation. Appears to be identical to 🇨🇬, which may be a borrowing. However, the direction of borrowing is uncertain.

The kanji spelling is an example of jukujikun. The characters literally mean “small bean”.

Noun

 * 1) the azuki bean,

Usage notes
Also used as a, as in the adjective.