葛|くずkuzu[1]atamadaka (head-high)

1. nounkudzu (Pueraria montana); Japanese arrowroot
2. nounChinese moonseed (Sinomenium acutum)

葛（くず） chiefly denotes the kudzu vine, also called Japanese arrowroot, but can name the Chinese moonseed (Sinomenium acutum) as well; context or the scientific name distinguishes the two plants.

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1. （くず）マメ科まめかのつる性せいの多年草たねんそう。根ねを用もちいて食品しょくひんの葛粉くずこや漢方薬かんぽうやくが作つくられる。秋あきの七草ななくさの一ひとつ。