also: つき
Japanese zelkova; keyaki tree
A deciduous tree native to Japan, often planted in parks and along streets; its wood is valued for furniture.
There is a large keyaki tree in the park.
They planted a zelkova tree in the park.
Keyaki trees are often used as street trees.
This street is famous for its avenue of zelkova trees.
Used when counting keyaki (zelkova) trees as living plants, though 本 is more natural in everyday speech.
Japanese zelkova (Zelkova serrata)
Katakana spelling is common for this tree name; usually written in kana.
Hiragana spelling, also seen.
Kanji form; not commonly used in everyday writing.
Alternate kanji form; also read つき (obsolete).
Obsolete reading for this kanji; included for recognition of historical texts.
Native Japanese word. The kanji 欅 and 槻 are both used for this tree, but the etymology of the reading けやき is uncertain.