“Calamus” in Japanese
Short answer
Calamus in Japanese is “菖蒲” (shoubu). Full meaning: sweet flag (Acorus calamus), calamus; Japanese iris (Iris ensata var. ensata); iris (flower).
Other ways to say “Calamus” in Japanese
羽柄
uhei calamus, quill
アヤメ
ayame sweet flag (Acorus calamus), calamus; Japanese iris (Iris ensata var. ensata); iris (flower)
ショウブ
shoubu sweet flag (Acorus calamus), calamus; Japanese iris (Iris ensata var. ensata); iris (flower)
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