counter for branches, clusters, or masses
Rare literary counter used for branches of flowers, clusters of fruit, or masses of clouds. Mostly found in classical or poetic contexts.
In classical texts, it is sometimes used like 'one branch of flowers'.
Rare kanji counter for branches, clusters, or masses. Not in common use.
The kanji 朶 is of Chinese origin, where it means 'cluster' or 'branch'. The Japanese reading だ is the on'yomi. The exact historical derivation is uncertain.