“Water chestnut” in Japanese
Short answer
Water chestnut in Japanese is “菱” (hishi). Full meaning: water caltrop (esp. Trapa japonica), water chestnut; caltrop (weapon).
Other ways to say “Water chestnut” in Japanese
ひし
hishi water caltrop (esp. Trapa japonica), water chestnut; caltrop (weapon)
ビシ
bishi water caltrop (esp. Trapa japonica), water chestnut; caltrop (weapon)
びし
bishi water caltrop (esp. Trapa japonica), water chestnut; caltrop (weapon)
ヒシ
hishi water caltrop (esp. Trapa japonica), water chestnut; caltrop (weapon)
鬼菱
onibishi water caltrop (Trapa natans), water chestnut, caltrop
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