Shirabe
English jmdict
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noun (common) (futsuumeishi) gourd vine
瓜のつるに茄子はならぬ。
You don't get eggplants from a gourd vine.

つる

Noun
English jmdict
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noun (common) (futsuumeishi) word usually written using kana alone vine;bine;tendril;runner
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noun (common) (futsuumeishi) bow;temple arm;sidepiece;lug arm;earpiece;part of a pair of glasses that goes over the ear
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noun (common) (futsuumeishi) connections;contacts;influence;financial supporter
English jmdict
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noun (common) (futsuumeishi) creeping plant;creeper;vine;liana;liane
Other forms 蔓 【かずら】