箒木
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Japanese
| Kanji in this term | |
|---|---|
| 箒 | 木 |
| ほうき Hyōgai |
き > ぎ Grade: 1 |
| kun'yomi | |
Etymology 1
Literally, “broom tree”, 箒 (hōki, “broom”) + 木 (ki, “tree”). The ki changes to gi as an instance of rendaku (連濁).
Pronunciation
Noun
- ragweed, Bassia scoparia
- Synonym: 箒草 (hōki-gusa)
- legendary tree of Shinano that looks like an upright broom. Said to be visible from far off, and disappear when approached
Usage notes
As with many terms that name organisms, this term is often spelled in katakana, especially in biological contexts (where katakana is customary).
Etymology 2
| Kanji in this term | |
|---|---|
| 箒 | 木 |
| ははき Hyōgai |
き > ぎ Grade: 1 |
| irregular | kun'yomi |
Noun
- Synonym of 箒木 (hōkigi, “ragweed, Bassia scoparia”)
- legendary tree of Shinano that looks like an upright broom. Said to be visible from far off, and disappear when approached
- (kakekotoba) used as a pivot word on 母 (haha, “mother”)
- the male lover of a prostitute
Proper noun
- the second chapter of The Tale of Genji