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インドゴムの木 (インドゴムのき) Japanese meaning | Kotomora

インドゴムの木き

also: インドゴムノキ

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Meanings

1

expression, noun

India rubber tree; Ficus elastica

A common name for the rubber plant, a popular houseplant known for its large, glossy leaves.

インドゴムの木きは観かん葉よう植しょく物ぶつとして人にん気きがある。
The India rubber tree is popular as a houseplant.

Kanji

木tree, wood

Related words

ゴムの木き
A broader term for rubber trees in general, while インドゴムの木 specifically refers to Ficus elastica.

Written forms

インドゴムの木き
Standard kanji-katakana spelling for the India rubber tree.
インドゴムノキ
kana-only spelling
Katakana-only spelling, often used in botanical or casual contexts.

Etymology

From インド (India) + ゴム (rubber) + の (possessive particle) + 木 (tree), literally 'India rubber tree'.