also: かなむぐら
noun
Japanese hop; Humulus japonicus
A climbing plant native to East Asia, often considered a weed. The name refers to the species Humulus japonicus.
カナムグラは道端や空き地でよく見られるつる植物です。
Japanese hop is a vine plant often seen on roadsides and in vacant lots.
Rarely used kanji form.
The name likely derives from 鉄葎 (かなむぐら), literally 'metal hop', possibly referring to the plant's rough texture. The exact origin is uncertain.