What does kanji 芦 mean?

The primary meaning of kanji 芦 is bullrush.

How is kanji 芦 read?

The kunyomi readings for kanji 芦 are あし, よし; the onyomi readings are ロ.

Example words that use kanji 芦 include 葦, 葦笛, 芦屋大学, 芦毛.

JinmeiyōKanken 1

芦

Meaning

bullrush

bullrush, reed

Stroke Order

Variant: 蘆 (Formal)

5 common entries

Showing 5 of 5 entries that include this kanji.

あし

common reed (Phragmites australis)

あしぶえ

reed pipe

あしやだいがく

Ashiya University

あしげ

dapple-grey (gray) (horse coat colour)

ろてき

reeds

5 reference sentences

池のほとりに芦が生えている。

reeds are growing by the pond.

風で芦が揺れている。

the reeds are swaying in the wind.

川べりの芦原を歩いた。

i walked through the reed bed by the river.

昔の人は芦で屋根を葺いた。

people in the past thatched roofs with reeds.

この笛は芦の茎からできている。

this flute is made from a reed stem.