いが
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Meanings
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usually written using kana alonebotany
Refers to the spiky husk or cup-like covering of chestnuts, acorns, and similar nuts. Botanical term; in everyday language, いが is most familiar for chestnut burrs.
Chestnut burrs were lying on the road.
Remove the burr and take out the nut inside.
Usage patterns
- いがが割れるfor a chestnut burr to split open (when ripe)
In autumn the burrs split open and the chestnuts fall out.