桐
Meanings
1
paulownia; empress tree; foxglove tree
Refers to the tree Paulownia tomentosa, known for its light wood and cultural significance in Japan. Often associated with the 桐紋 (paulownia crest).
Paulownia chests are known as high-class furniture.
The crest of this shrine is the paulownia.
Usage patterns
- 〈物〉は桐で作られている(something) is made of paulownia wood
This chest of drawers is made of paulownia wood.
- 桐を植えるto plant a paulownia tree
I planted a paulownia tree in the garden.