also: にっき
noun, noun which may take the genitive case particle 'no'
Refers to the spice cinnamon, commonly used in cooking and baking. Can also be used attributively with の.
These cookies contain cinnamon.
I like the smell of cinnamon.
cinnamon tree (Cinnamomum sieboldii)
Specifically refers to the tree species Cinnamomum sieboldii, a type of cinnamon tree. Usually written in kana in this sense.
The cinnamon tree is an evergreen tree of the laurel family.
Japanese cinnamon
true cinnamon tree; Ceylon cinnamon tree
Standard kanji spelling for cinnamon (spice) and the tree. The reading にっけい is the most common.
Katakana spelling, often used in botanical or commercial contexts.
Alternate reading for the same kanji spelling. Less common than にっけい, but still used.
The kanji 肉桂 literally mean 'meat' and 'cassia', referring to the inner bark of the cinnamon tree. The reading にっけい is the on'yomi, while にっき is a variant. The word is of Chinese origin.