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Noun for the stem or stalk of a plant, which supports leaves, flowers, or fruits. Typically used in botanical or everyday contexts, such as 『茎が長い』 (kuki ga nagai, 'the stalk is long').
Theme

In a gardening class, User and an instructor, Sakura, discuss how to care for plant stalks to ensure healthy growth.

くき

stalk

Nature & EnvironmentPlants

Memory Hook

Picture a plant's stalk standing tall. The stalk is the 茎 (kuki, 'stalk'), like a 'cookie' stick holding up leaves and flowers.

Cultural Note

In Japanese gardening and botany, 茎 (kuki, 'stalk') is a common term for the stem of plants. It's often mentioned in contexts like flower arrangement 『生け花』 (ikebana, 'flower arranging') or vegetable descriptions.

Forms

Base: 茎Noun for the stem or stalk of a plant, which supports leaves, flowers, or fruits. Typically used in botanical or everyday contexts, such as 『茎が長い』 (kuki ga nagai, 'the stalk is long').