WebMar 27, 2024 · Hyōgaiji. kun’yomi. For pronunciation and definitions of 芒 – see the following entry. 【 すすき ススキ 】. [noun] susuki grass, Japanese pampas grass. [noun] ( card games) a suit in 花札 ( hanafuda), representing the month of August. Alternative spelling. 薄. (This term, 芒, is an alternative spelling of the above term.)