Definition of 麻 (あさ)

noun
1.
cannabis (Cannabis sativa), hemp (plant)
2.
hemp (fiber), linen, flax, jute
Other readings:
麻【お】[1]
、
苧【お】[1]
Notes:
  1. out-dated or obsolete kana usage
Related Kanji
麻 hemp, flax, numb
苧 hemp, flax