rush

IPA(Pronunciation)

/ɹʌʃ/

Noun

Any of several stiff plants of the genus Juncus, or the family Juncaceae, having hollow or pithy stems and small flowers, and often growing in marshes or near water.

Japanese Meaning

ヨシ - ヨシ科（Juncaceae）に属する、茎が中空または柔らかく、小さな花を咲かせる硬直した植物。湿地や水辺近くに自生することが多い。

What is this buttons?

By the pond, a dense stand of rush provided nesting material for the ducks.

Google Translation / DeepL Translation

池のそばで、ジュンクス属の密生した群落がカモの巣材になった。

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Sense（1）

Any of several stiff plants of the genus Juncus, or the family Juncaceae, having hollow or pithy stems and small flowers, and often growing in marshes or near water.

Sense（2）

The stem of such plants used in making baskets, mats, the seats of chairs, etc.

Sense（3）

The merest trifle; a straw.

1712, John Arbuthnot, The History of John Bull:

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Sense（4）

A wick.

rushes

（ plural ）

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