枝

Branch, Twig

えだ (eda)

JLPT N2

Interesting Fact

Cherry blossom branches are carefully arranged in the Japanese art of ikebana. Choosing the right 枝 (eda) is an important part of creating a balanced floral arrangement.

Memory Trick

Imagine a tree stretching many branches toward the sky. Each branch growing from the trunk helps you remember 枝 means 'branch.'

Readings

Onyomi: シ (shi)

Kunyomi: えだ (eda)

Example Words

枝

えだ (eda)

Branch

枝葉

しよう (shiyou)

Branches and leaves

枝分かれ

えだわかれ (edawakare)

Branching

小枝

こえだ (koeda)

Twig

Example Sentence

鳥が木の枝に止まっています。

とりがきのえだにとまっています。

tori ga ki no eda ni tomatteimasu

A bird is perched on a tree branch.

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