此この君きみ

noun

bamboo

Archaic poetic term for bamboo, used in classical Japanese literature. The cross-reference to 竹 suggests it is an old alternative name.

See also: 竹

• 古こ歌かに「此この君きみ」と詠よまれた竹たけは、風ふう雅がな趣おもむきを添そえる。

  Bamboo, referred to as 'kono kimi' in old poems, adds an elegant touch.