草(くさ)

くさ
noun
grass, weed, herb
slangplant-general
1. grass
Plants with narrow leaves growing from the base.
To lie down on the grass.
草(くさ)が伸(の)びてきた。
The grass has grown tall.
We had a picnic on the grass in the park.
The cows are eating grass.
The morning grass has dew on it.
2. weed
Unwanted plants growing in gardens.
草(くさ)を抜(ぬ)く。
To pull weeds.
I need to pull the weeds in the garden.
Weeds grow quickly after rain.
There are so many weeds I can't see the flowers.
3. herb
Plants used for medicine or flavoring.
This herb can be used as medicine.
I gathered medicinal herbs in the mountains.
I used fragrant herbs in the cooking.
Can this herb be eaten?
People in the past cured illnesses with herbs.

草(くさ) means grass, weeds, or herbs - general term for small plants.

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草(くさ) or "w" is internet slang for laughter (like "lol"). Multiple "w" (草(くさ)草(くさ)草(くさ) or www) = lots of laughing. From the Japanese word 笑(わら)う (warau, to laugh).