also: いっけい
one stem; a single stalk
Refers to a single stem or stalk of a plant, often used in botanical or poetic contexts. The reading いっけい is standard; ひとくき is rare.
A single stem of a rose was arranged in the vase.
This plant bears several flowers on one stalk.
Standard kanji form; the reading いっけい is more common in modern Japanese.
Alternate reading; less common and may be considered archaic or literary.
Compound of 一 (one) and 茎 (stem, stalk). The reading いっけい follows standard on'yomi, while ひとくき uses the native Japanese reading.