橲 (xǐ) - Japanese character for keyaki (zelkova tree) & used in Japanese place names and surnames.

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xǐ ｜ 16 strokes ｜ radical:

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橲 · xǐ

Japanese character for keyaki (zelkova tree);

used in Japanese place names and surnames.

Japanese character for keyaki (zelkova tree)used in Japanese place names and surnames.

Usage highlights

Zelkova tree橲田橲原橲尾Big zelkovaZelkova wood
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Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The zelkova tree (橲) is common in Japan.
  • 橲田 is a Japanese place name (Kisuda).
  • Some Japanese surnames contain this character (橲).
  • The wood from zelkova trees (橲) is used for furniture.

Collocations

  • Zelkova tree(橲の木)
  • Kisuda - place name(橲田)
  • Kisuhara - surname(橲原)
  • Kisuo - surname(橲尾)
  • Big zelkova(大橲)
  • Zelkova wood(橲材)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Primarily used in Japanese, not standard Chinese
  • Common in Japanese place names and surnames
  • Zelkova trees are culturally significant in Japan, often planted as landmark trees

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