Japanese · Nature & Environment
木
ki
Tree / Wood
Beginnernoun
Definition
Refers to a tree or wood as a material. Japan is heavily forested, with approximately 68% of its land area covered by forests.
Example
公園に大きな木があります。
There is a large tree in the park.
Etymology
The term 木 (ki) encompasses trees and wood, with roots in the foundation of ancient Japanese nature vocabulary. It symbolizes life and nature's cycles in Japanese culture.
How & Where It’s Used
木 is commonly used in both spoken and written forms across various contexts, ranging from casual conversation to formal discussions about nature and ecology.