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槻

Zelkova tree

JLPTN1StatusJinmeiyōFrequencyTop 5,000Strokes15

Readings

On'yomi

  • キ

Kun'yomi

  • つき

Meaning

槻 refers specifically to the Zelkova tree, a type of hardwood tree native to East Asia.

Most common words using 槻

  • 槻の木つきのき

    Japanese zelkova

  • 槻欅つきげやき

    Japanese zelkova (Zelkova serrata)

  • 若槻養護学校わかつきようごがっこう

    Wakatsuki Special Needs School (older name style)

Explore all words using 槻 →

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Etymology

槻 combines 木 (tree) with 規, which likely contributes the sound キ. The character was created to name the Zelkova tree.

Meaning mnemonic

The left side 木 is a tree, and the right side 規 suggests a standard or rule. Picture a Zelkova tree as the standard for strong, beautiful wood.

Reading mnemonic

For キ, imagine a key made of Zelkova wood: key -> キ, and the tree provides the strong material for the key.