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じゃこうえんどう (jakouendou) Japanese meaning | Kotomora

じゃこうえんどう

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Meanings

1

usually written using kana alone

Refers to the flowering plant Lathyrus odoratus, known for its fragrant blossoms.

See also: スイートピー

庭にわにじゃこうえんどうが咲さいて

いる

。

Sweet peas are blooming in the garden.

Kanji

麝musk deer
香incense, smell, perfume
豌pea
豆beans, pea, midget

Related words

スイートピー
Common loanword for sweet pea; じゃこうえんどう is the native Japanese term, less frequently used.

Built from

麝じゃ香こう+エンドウ

Written forms

ジャコウエンドウ
kana-only spelling
Katakana spelling, often used in botanical contexts or for emphasis.
麝じゃ香こう豌えん豆どう
Kanji form; rarely used in modern writing.

Etymology

From 麝香 (jakō, 'musk') + 豌豆 (endō, 'pea'), referring to the flower's musky fragrance.