菊きく炭ずみ

noun

cross-cut sawtooth oak charcoal; chrysanthemum charcoal

A type of charcoal made from sawtooth oak, cut to reveal a cross-section resembling a chrysanthemum flower. Primarily used in tea ceremonies.

• 茶さ道どうでは、菊きく炭ずみがよく使つかわれる。

  In tea ceremony, chrysanthemum charcoal is often used.

• この菊きく炭ずみは火ひ持もちが良よい。

  This chrysanthemum charcoal burns for a long time.