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Kanji Detail of 梧

梧

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Basic Meaning

The kanji 梧 typically refers to the "Chinese parasol tree" or "phoenix tree". It’s associated with a type of deciduous tree known for its large leaves and attractive appearance. The tree is also often linked with the phoenix, a mythical bird in East Asian cultures.

Readings

・On-yomi (音読み): ゴ (go) ・Kun-yomi (訓読み): None, as the kanji is not commonly used with a native Japanese reading.

Usage Examples

⚫︎ 梧桐 (ごとう) Translation: Chinese parasol tree ⚫︎ 梧桐の葉 (ごとうのは) Translation: The leaves of the Chinese parasol tree ⚫︎ While less common, the kanji 梧might appear in names, but it doesn't have prevalent usage in everyday language.

Origin and Formation

The kanji 梧 is a phono-semantic compound (形声文字, けいせいいもじ). The character combines the radical 木 (き, ki), meaning "tree" or "wood," with the phonetic component 吾 (ご, go). The phonetic component 吾 provides the sound, while 木 indicates the meaning category. The character was created to represent the specific type of tree, the Chinese parasol tree.

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