シキミ

noun

Japanese star anise

A poisonous evergreen tree native to Japan; its aromatic wood and leaves are used in Buddhist rituals and incense. Not to be confused with the edible Chinese star anise (Illicium verum).

• シキミは仏ぶつ事じでよく使つかわれる植しょく物ぶつです。

  Shikimi is a plant often used in Buddhist ceremonies.

• シキミの実みには毒どくがあるので注ちゅう意いが必ひつ要ようです。

  Be careful because the fruit of the Japanese star anise is poisonous.