小菊

こぎく

Meanings

1. Noun small chrysanthemum
2. small, low-grade piece of Japanese paper (used as a kettle rest, tissue, etc.)
3. piece of paper given as a tip in a red-light district (that can later be exchanged for money) See also: 紙花 (かみばな).

Kanji

• 小 small. Read as こ.
• 菊 chrysanthemum. Read as キク.

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