Translation of Japanese word "木" to English
木
き
[ki]
IPA: /ki/
Meaning
NounA perennial woody plant taller and larger than a shrub with a wooden trunk and, at some distance from the ground, having leaves and branches.
How to use
木 (ki) — 'tree'. 木を植える (ki wo ueru) — plant a tree. 木の葉 (konoha) — leaf. 木材 (mokuzai) — timber / lumber.
🇬🇧 English
tree
Pronunciation Guide
Japanese Kanji: 木
Phonetic Reading (Hiragana): き
Romaji Transcription: ki
Example Sentences
木は高く成長します。
き は たかく せいちょう します。
Trees grow tall.
木を植えます。
き を うえます。
I plant a tree.
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Common phrases
- 木を植える— to plant a tree
- 木の葉— leaf
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Frequency rank: #159 in Japanese
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does the Japanese word "木" mean?▼
The Japanese word "木" means "tree" in English.
How do you pronounce the Japanese word "木"?▼
The word "木" is read as "き" (ki). You can hear the correct audio pronunciation by clicking the play button next to the word at the top of this page.
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Yes, here is a practical context/example: "A type of plant.".
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