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“paulownia” in Japanese

Japanese

Pronunciation

Romajikiri

Example

桐は成長が早いです。kiri wa sei chō ga haya i de su

The paulownia grows quickly.

Illustration for 桐 (paulownia)

How to say “paulownia” in Japanese

“Paulownia” in Japanese is 桐 (kiri).

Refers to a fast-growing tree valued for its light, workable wood and broad leaves.

Full entry for 桐: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with 桐

祖母は大切な着物を桐の箪笥にしまっています。so bo wa tai setsu na ki mono o kiri no tan su ni shi ma tte i ma su

My grandmother keeps her precious kimono in a paulownia chest.

Tips for using 桐

  • Paulownia appears on Japan's 500-yen coin and in the Japanese government emblem, giving this tree name a visible place in public life.

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