やまあい
Meanings
Noun
Usually written in kana
1. Mercurialis leiocarpa (species of mercury whose leaves can be used to produce an indigo dye)
Kanji used
mountain
indigo
Pitch accent
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まあい
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Composed of
mountain; hill; mine (e.g. coal mine); heap; pile; crown (of a hat); thread (of a screw)
dyer's knotweed (Persicaria tinctoria, used to produce indigo dye); indigo (dye); indigo (colour)