“Cannabis” in Japanese
Short answer
Cannabis in Japanese is “麻” (asa). Full meaning: cannabis (Cannabis sativa), hemp (plant); hemp (fiber), linen, flax, jute.
Other ways to say “Cannabis” in Japanese
ガンジャ
ganja ganja, marijuana, cannabis
苧
o cannabis (Cannabis sativa), hemp (plant); hemp (fiber), linen, flax, jute
大麻
taima hemp; cannabis, marijuana, pot, hashish; Shinto paper offerings
葉っぱ
happa leaf, blade (of grass), (pine) needle; marijuana, cannabis
マリファナ
marifana marijuana, marihuana, cannabis, hemp, pot
草
kusa grass, weed, herb, thatch; marijuana, cannabis; not genuine, substandard
野菜
yasai vegetable; marijuana, cannabis
グサ
gusa grass, weed, herb, thatch; marijuana, cannabis; not genuine, substandard
ぐさ
gusa grass, weed, herb, thatch; marijuana, cannabis; not genuine, substandard
はつぱ
happa leaf, blade (of grass), (pine) needle; marijuana, cannabis
たいま
taima hemp; cannabis, marijuana, pot, hashish; Shinto paper offerings
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