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天
へ
糸
ち
瓜
ま
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
Alt. forms
へちま
41%
ヘチマ
35%
糸瓜
へちま
23%
天
へ
糸
ち
瓜
ま
糸爪
へちま
Kanji used
天
heaven
糸
thread
瓜
melon
Pitch accent
へ
ちま
Used in: 2