also: きわだ
noun
Amur cork tree
A deciduous tree native to East Asia, known for its corky bark and use in traditional medicine. Scientific name: Phellodendron amurense.
キハダの樹皮は漢方薬に使われる。
The bark of the Amur cork tree is used in traditional Chinese medicine.
この公園には大きなキハダの木がある。
There is a large Amur cork tree in this park.
Uncommon kanji spelling.
Uncommon kanji spelling.
Alternate reading; rarely used.
The name キハダ (kihada) literally means 'yellow skin', referring to the tree's distinctive yellow inner bark. The exact historical derivation is uncertain.