椣 (diǎn) - Japanese kokuji character meaning 'catalpa tree' or 'Japanese

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diǎn ｜ 12 strokes ｜ radical:

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椣 · diǎn

Japanese kokuji character meaning 'catalpa tree' or 'Japanese cherry birch tree', used in Japanese place names and personal names.

Japanese kokuji character meaning 'catalpa tree' or 'Japanese

Usage highlights

Japanese tree nameJapanese place nameJapanese surnameBotanical termKokuji characterJapanese cherry birch

Synonyms

  • 椴— Japanese lime tree (similar botanical character)

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The character appears in Japanese place names (椣).
  • It's used in some Japanese surnames (椣).
  • This character refers to a type of tree (椣).
  • Found in botanical contexts in Japan (椣).

Collocations

  • Japanese tree name(椣)
  • Japanese place name(椣)
  • Japanese surname(椣)
  • Botanical term(椣)
  • Kokuji character(椣)
  • Japanese cherry birch(椣)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • 椣 is a Japanese kokuji (国字) - a character created in Japan rather than borrowed from Chinese.
  • Primarily used in Japanese proper names, particularly place names and surnames.
  • Represents specific tree species native to Japan, showing the character's botanical origins.

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