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款冬かんとう

かんとう · kantou (also spelled kanto)

Giant butterbur (Petasites japonicus)

  • Japanese silverleaf (Farfugium japonicum)
  • kerria (Kerria japonica)

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かんとうが
Heiban

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What does 款冬 mean?

Giant butterbur (Petasites japonicus). It can also mean: Japanese silverleaf (Farfugium japonicum); kerria (Kerria japonica).

How do you pronounce 款冬?

かんとう (kantou). Pitch accent: heiban — flat. Press Listen above to hear it.

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Giant butterbur (Petasite…