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粃しいな

しいな · shiina

noun

Empty grain husk, immature ear (e.g. wheat), hollow object

  • unripe fruit

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しいなが
Heiban

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What does 粃 mean?

Empty grain husk, immature ear (e.g. wheat), hollow object. It can also mean: unripe fruit.

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しいな (shiina). Pitch accent: heiban — flat. Press Listen above to hear it.

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Empty grain husk, immatur…