樒 (mì) - Mitsumata — Japanese name for the paper bush & also refers to incense wood or fragrant wood

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Mitsumata — Japanese name for the paper bush plant (Edgeworthia chrysantha);

also refers to incense wood or fragrant wood used in traditional ceremonies.

Mitsumata — Japanese name for the paper bushalso refers to incense wood or fragrant wood

Usage highlights

Mitsumata paperMitsumata branchesMitsumata woodMitsumata incenseMitsumata ceremony

Synonyms

  • 三椏— Japanese paper bush (alternative name)
  • 香木— fragrant wood (general term)

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The mitsumata plant is used to make Japanese paper (樒紙).
  • Buddhist temples often use mitsumata branches in ceremonies (樒の枝).
  • This incense is made from mitsumata wood (樒の香木).

Collocations

  • Mitsumata paper(樒紙)
  • Mitsumata branches(樒の枝)
  • Mitsumata wood(樒の木)
  • Mitsumata incense(樒香)
  • Mitsumata ceremony(樒祭り)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Primarily used in Japanese context for the paper bush plant (Edgeworthia chrysantha).
  • Traditionally used in Japanese paper-making (washi) and Buddhist ceremonies.
  • The plant has symbolic significance in Japanese culture for purity and tradition.

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