茶の木
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Japanese
| Kanji in this term | |
|---|---|
| 茶 | 木 |
| ちゃ Grade: 2 |
き Grade: 1 |
| kan'yōon | kun'yomi |
Etymology
茶 (cha, “tea”) + の (no, possessive particle) + 木 (ki, “tea”)
Pronunciation
Noun
- tea plant, Camellia sinensis
- Synonym: 茶 (cha)
Usage notes
As with many terms that name organisms, this term is often spelled in katakana, especially in biological contexts (where katakana is customary).