also: しきび
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).
シキミは仏事でよく使われる植物です。
Shikimi is a plant often used in Buddhist ceremonies.
シキミの実には毒があるので注意が必要です。
Be careful because the fruit of the Japanese star anise is poisonous.
Kanji form is rare and may not be widely recognized; usually written in kana.
Hiragana spelling, also common.
Hiragana for the alternate reading しきび.
Alternate reading variant, less common.
Refers to the edible Chinese star anise (Illicium verum), a spice used in cooking, unlike the toxic Japanese star anise (シキミ).
The origin of the name しきみ is uncertain. The kanji 樒 is a kokuji (Japanese-made character) used specifically for this plant.