(guī) - Gui — a rare character used in Japanese

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guī | 22 strokes | radical:

· guī

Gui — a rare character used in Japanese names, specifically in the name 櫷木 (Kibamoku), referring to a type of tree.

Gui — a rare character used in Japanese

Usage highlights

Kibamoku treeRare Japanese characterTree species
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Usage & contexts

Examples

  • This is a rare kanji used in names (櫷木).
  • The character appears in Japanese onomastics (Japanese naming).
  • It refers to a specific type of tree (tree species).

Collocations

  • Kibamoku tree(櫷木)
  • Rare Japanese character(稀な漢字)
  • Tree species(木の種類)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Primarily used in Japanese contexts, particularly in personal or place names.
  • The character is not standard in modern Chinese and is considered a rare variant or borrowing.
  • Its structure suggests a wooden object or tree, consistent with its arboreal meaning.

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