榎 (jiǎ) - Japanese hackberry tree (Celtis sinensis var. japonica) & also used in Japanese personal names and place

榎Tone 3

jiǎ ｜ 14 strokes ｜ radical:

嘉健

榎 · jiǎ

Japanese hackberry tree (Celtis sinensis var.

japonica);

also used in Japanese personal names and place names.

Japanese hackberry tree (Celtis sinensis var. japonica)also used in Japanese personal names and place

Usage highlights

Japanese hackberryEnokidani place nameEnomoto surnameEnoki mushroomEnokiji templeEnokidō

Synonyms

  • 朴— hackberry tree (Chinese context)

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The Japanese hackberry tree (榎) is commonly found in Japan.
  • This street is named Enokidani (榎谷).
  • He has the surname Enomoto (榎本).
  • The Enoki mushroom (榎茸) grows on these trees.

Collocations

  • Japanese hackberry(榎木)
  • Enokidani place name(榎谷)
  • Enomoto surname(榎本)
  • Enoki mushroom(榎茸)
  • Enokiji temple(榎寺)
  • Enokidō(榎堂)

Idioms

  • None specifically for this character in Chinese idioms

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Primarily used in Japanese contexts rather than Chinese
  • Commonly appears in Japanese surnames and place names
  • The tree has practical uses in traditional Japanese culture

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