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やし

Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word やし

椰子
ヤシ
Noun
Usually kana
Freq #30388
1

palm tree (any tree of family Arecaceae)

Examples
飲み物はヤシの実の殻に入れてあった。
The drinks were served in coconut shells.

Kanji in this Word

13 strokes
JLPT N1
Grade 9

Meanings

coconut tree

Readings

On — Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
Kun — Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
やし
3 strokes
Frequency: 72
JLPT N4
Grade 1

Meanings

child
sign of the rat
11PM-1AM
first sign of Chinese zodiac

Readings

On — Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
Kun — Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
-こ
Nanori — Specialized readings used in names
ねっ
📝

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