こけ

苔

Common word

  1. noun (common) (futsuumeishi)

    moss
    word usually written using kana alone

    • 転がる石には苔がつかない。
      A rolling stone gathers no moss.

  2. noun (common) (futsuumeishi)

    short plants resembling moss (incl. other bryophytes, lichens, very small spermatophytes, etc.)
    word usually written using kana alone