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Kotomora

菱ひし

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Meanings

1

noun

water caltrop; water chestnut

Refers to the aquatic plant Trapa japonica and its edible nut. Often used in the context of traditional Japanese food or pond vegetation.

2

noun

caltrop (weapon)

A historical spiked weapon scattered on the ground to hinder cavalry or foot soldiers. Also known as 撒菱 (まきびし).