樫 (jiān) - Japanese character for 'oak' or 'hardwood' & not a standard Chinese character but used in

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樫 · jiān

Japanese character for 'oak' or 'hardwood';

not a standard Chinese character but used in Japanese names and words.

Japanese character for 'oak' or 'hardwood'not a standard Chinese character but used in

Usage highlights

Oak treeJapanese oakHard woodKashiwa surnameKashiyama place nameOak forest

Synonyms

  • 橡— oak (Chinese character)
  • 栎— oak tree

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • Japanese surname Kashiwa(樫葉)
  • Oak tree(樫の木)
  • Hardwood furniture(樫材の家具)
  • Place name Kashiyama(樫山)

Collocations

  • Oak tree(樫の木)
  • Japanese oak(樫)
  • Hard wood(樫材)
  • Kashiwa surname(樫葉)
  • Kashiyama place name(樫山)
  • Oak forest(樫林)

Idioms

  • Strong as oak(樫のように強い)
  • Oak's resilience(樫の耐久性)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • 樫 is primarily a Japanese kanji, not part of standard Simplified or Traditional Chinese character sets.
  • In Japanese culture, oak trees symbolize strength, endurance, and longevity.
  • Used in Japanese surnames and place names, often representing stability and natural strength.

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