ウラジロ
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Meanings
1
Gleichenia japonica; urajiro fern
usually written using kana alone
A species of fern with distinctive white undersides of the leaves; often used in traditional New Year decorations.
Urajiro ferns are often used in New Year decorations.
2
white underside; white bottom
Original literal meaning; now mostly encountered in the plant name or in historical contexts.
The kanji 裏白 literally mean 'white underside'.