A deciduous tree (Broussonetia papyrifera) whose bark is used for making traditional Japanese paper (washi). The word is usually written in kana.
The bark of the paper mulberry is used as a material for washi.
A large paper mulberry tree is planted in this park.
カジノキ is the full standard name for the paper mulberry tree, while 梶 is a shorter form often used in compounds or casual reference.
Katakana spelling is common for this plant name; usually written in kana.
Kanji spelling; 梶 is a common representation for this tree, but the kana form is preferred.
Alternate kanji spelling; 楮 is also used for paper mulberry.
Alternate kanji spelling.
Alternate kanji spelling.
Alternate kanji spelling.
The Japanese name カジノキ (kajinoki) is of native origin. The kanji 梶, 楮, etc. are applied for their semantic association with paper-making or the tree, but the exact derivation of the word is uncertain.