ヘチマ
Meanings
Noun
Usually written in kana
1. sponge gourd (Luffa aegyptiaca); Egyptian cucumber; Vietnamese luffa; dishrag gourd
2. loofah; loofa; vegetable sponge
3. something useless
metaphorically, generally in negative sentences
Pitch accent
チマ
Used in vocabulary (4 in total)
liquid cosmetic made from loofah extract
liquid cosmetic made from loofah extract
liquid cosmetic made from loofah extract
angled luffa (Luffa acutangula); Chinese okra; dish cloth gourd; ridged gourd; sponge gourd; vegetable gourd