槇 (diān) - A type of tree, specifically referring to the & also used in proper names.

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diān ｜ 14 strokes ｜ radical:

橙丁

槇 · diān

A type of tree, specifically referring to the Japanese yew or Chinese yew;

also used in proper names.

A type of tree, specifically referring to thealso used in proper names.

Usage highlights

Japanese yewYew treeYew forestYew woodMaki tree

Synonyms

  • 櫲— another character for yew tree
  • 紫杉— Chinese yew (literally 'purple fir')

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The Japanese yew (槇木) is an evergreen tree.
  • This forest contains many yew trees (槇の木).
  • He has the character 槇 in his name (槇 in name).

Collocations

  • Japanese yew(槇木)
  • Yew tree(槇の木)
  • Yew forest(槇林)
  • Yew wood(槇材)
  • Maki tree(槇 - Japanese reading)

Idioms

  • Like a sturdy yew tree(堅実なる槇の如し)
  • The evergreen yew(常磐の槇)
  • Yew tree in the garden(庭園の槇)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • In Japanese culture, 槇 (maki) refers to the Japanese yew, considered a sacred tree in Shinto tradition.
  • The character is sometimes used in Japanese personal names, particularly male names.
  • Yew trees are associated with longevity and endurance in East Asian symbolism.

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