Japanese dictionary
How to say "tree" in Japanese
木き · ki
"Tree" in Japanese is 木 (ki). A cherry tree is 桜の木 (sakura no ki).
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Ways to say "tree" in Japanese
| Japanese | When to use it |
|---|---|
| 木き · ki | Tree. |
| 樹木じゅもく · jumoku | Trees (formal). |
| 桜の木さくらのき · sakura no ki | Cherry tree. |
How to use it
Count trees with 本 (hon): 木が三本.
A Christmas tree is クリスマスツリー.
Example sentences
- 公園に大きな木があります。Kōen ni ōkina ki ga arimasu.There's a big tree in the park.
- 木の下で休みました。Ki no shita de yasumimashita.I rested under a tree.
- 桜の木が満開です。Sakura no ki ga mankai desu.The cherry trees are in full bloom.
- 庭に木を二本植えました。Niwa ni ki o nihon uemashita.I planted two trees in the yard.
- この道は木が多くて涼しいです。Kono michi wa ki ga ōkute suzushii desu.This road has many trees and is cool.
- クリスマスツリーを飾りました。Kurisumasu tsurī o kazarimashita.We decorated the Christmas tree.
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Questions
How do you count trees in Japanese?
Use 本 (hon): 一本 (ippon), 二本 (nihon), 三本 (sanbon).
What does 満開 mean?
満開 (mankai) means full bloom, especially for cherry blossoms.
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