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[たけ()]
take
noun

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take

English Meaning(s) for 竹

noun
  1. bamboo (any grass of subfamily Bambusoideae)
  2. middle (of a three-tier ranking system)

Definition and Synonyms for 竹

Bamboo woody tropical grass having hollow woody stems
Synonyms: バンブー,
Bamboo the hard woody stems of bamboo plants
Synonyms:
Bamboo mature canes used for construction and furniture
Synonyms: バンブー,
Bamboo used in construction and crafts and fishing poles
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Meanings for each kanji in 竹

» bamboo

Categories 竹 is a member of

Wood the hard fibrous lignified substance under the bark of trees
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Gramineous Plant cosmopolitan herbaceous or woody plants with hollow jointed stems and long narrow leaves
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Sample Sentences for 竹

Most Shakuhachi are made from bamboo, but recently some wooden ones have appeared.
We received instructions on how to make a bamboo basket.
The bamboo gave but did not break.
Bamboo bends before the wind.
Bamboo stands out in the woods.

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