“Hemp” or “Hemp yarn” in Japanese kanji, and the Stroke Order and Meanings of Kanji “麻”
Japanese Jouyou-kanji “麻” means “Flax”, “Linen thread” or “Be numbed” etc.
Jouyou Kanji “麻”
Jouyou Kanji “麻” Stroke Order
| Stroke # | 11 Strokes |
|---|---|
| On-Yomi | ま(ma) |
| ば(ba) | |
| Kun-Yomi | あさ(asa) |
| しび(れる)(shibi(reru)) | |
| Meanings | Hemp, Hemp yarn |
| Flax, Linen, Linen thread | |
| Be numbed, Become numb |
Kanji words which contain Kanji “麻”, and their meanings
| Words | Meanings |
|---|---|
| 麻裏(あさうら-a sa u ra) | Hemp-soled sandals |
| 麻雀(まーじゃん-ma-ja n) | Mahjong, Mah‐jongg |
| 麻疹(ましん-ma shi n) | Measles, Rubeola |
| 麻酔(ますい-ma su i) | Anesthesia, Narcosis |
| 麻痺(まひ-ma hi) | Paralysis, Palsy, Numbness, Stupor |
| 麻布(まふ-ma fu) | Hemp cloth, Linen cloth |
| 麻薬(まやく-ma ya ku) | Narcotic, Drug, Dope |
| 亜麻(あま-a ma) | Flax, Linum seed |
| 胡麻(ごま-go ma) | Sesame (Sesamum indicum) |
| 大麻(たいま-ta i ma) | Hemp, Cannabis, Marijuana, Hashish |
| 乱麻(らんま-ra n ma) | Anarchy, Chaos |
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