月桂
Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 月桂
1
Abbreviation
bay laurel (Laurus nobilis); bay tree; sweet bay; laurel tree
2
moon; moonlight
3
Orig. meaning
katsura tree on the moon (in Chinese legends)
Kanji in this Word
月
4 strokes
Frequency: 23
JLPT N4
Grade 1
Meanings
month
moon
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
ゲツ
ガツ
Kun
— Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
つき
Nanori
— Specialized readings used in names
おと
がっ
す
ずき
もり
桂
10 strokes
Frequency: 1651
JLPT N1
Grade 9
Meanings
Japanese Judas-tree
cinnamon tree
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
ケイ
Kun
— Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
かつら
Nanori
— Specialized readings used in names
かつ
よし
か
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