also: つき
Japanese zelkova; keyaki tree
A deciduous tree native to Japan, often planted in parks and along streets; its wood is valued for furniture.
公園に大きなケヤキの木がある。
There is a large keyaki tree in the park.
They planted a zelkova tree in the park.
ケヤキは街路樹としてよく使われる。
Keyaki trees are often used as street trees.
この道はケヤキ並木で有名だ。
This street is famous for its avenue of zelkova trees.
欅 can also be counted with 本, the general counter for long, cylindrical things such as tree trunks or logs.
Used when counting keyaki (zelkova) trees as living plants, though 本 is more natural in everyday speech.
Japanese zelkova (Zelkova serrata)
Katakana spelling is common for this tree name; usually written in kana.
Hiragana spelling, also seen.
Kanji form; not commonly used in everyday writing.
Alternate kanji form; also read つき (obsolete).
Obsolete reading for this kanji; included for recognition of historical texts.
Native Japanese word. The kanji 欅 and 槻 are both used for this tree, but the etymology of the reading けやき is uncertain.