蓮はす葉は

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Written forms

• 蓮葉Usage11%iUsage for this spelling across all readings, not one reading alone.
  • はすは

    Standard kanji spelling for both the literal lotus leaf and the figurative vulgar/wanton sense.

  • はすば

    Alternate reading; はすば is a common variant.

  • はすわ

    Rare reading variant.

  • はちすば

    out-dated reading

    Obsolete reading; included for historical reference.

  • はちすは

    out-dated reading

    Obsolete reading; included for historical reference.

• はすばUsage89%
• はすわ
• はちすは
  out-dated reading
• はちすば
  out-dated reading

Etymology

The literal meaning is 'lotus leaf'. The figurative sense of vulgarity may derive from the idea of a lotus leaf being broad and showy, or from a historical association with a particular district or character type, but the exact origin is uncertain.