柾 (jiù) - A type of wood & straight grain wood

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jiù ｜ 9 strokes ｜ radical:

傑君

柾 · jiù

A type of wood;

straight grain wood;

used in Japanese names and place names.

A type of woodstraight grain woodused in Japanese names and place names.

Usage highlights

Straight grain woodStraightJapanese surname MasakiWood grain patternJapanese place name Masaki

Synonyms

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • This furniture is made of straight-grained wood (柾目材).
  • He has a Japanese name containing this character (柾木).
  • The region is known for its quality timber (柾目).

Collocations

  • Straight grain wood(柾目)
  • Straight-grained lumber(柾目材)
  • Japanese surname Masaki(柾木)
  • Wood grain pattern(柾目模様)
  • Japanese place name Masaki(柾)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Primarily used in Japanese contexts rather than standard Chinese
  • Commonly appears in Japanese surnames and place names
  • Refers to straight-grained wood prized in traditional woodworking

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