茨いばらいばらFreq.FrequencyTop 50,000じ字FuriganaAudioMeanings1nounthorny shrub; wild rose; briarRefers to thorny plants in general, especially wild roses. Sense 2 notes that 薔薇 is often used for roses specifically.道みち端ばたに茨いばらが生おい茂しげっていた。Break this sentence down in the analyzerThorny shrubs grew thickly along the roadside.茨いばらの花はなが咲さいている。Break this sentence down in the analyzerThe wild roses are blooming.2nounthornSpecifically the sharp point on a plant. Often used metaphorically for hardship (e.g., 茨の道).指ゆびに茨いばらが刺ささった。Break this sentence down in the analyzerA thorn got stuck in my finger.3nouncusp (architecture)architecture›Technical term in architecture for a pointed projection, such as on a Gothic window.ゴシック建けん築ちくの窓まどには茨いばらの装そう飾しょくが見みられる。Break this sentence down in the analyzerCusp decorations can be seen on Gothic architecture windows.See all 23 example sentences ›Expressions茨いばらの道みちthorny path; difficult road
