English–Japanese

“stem” in Japanese

Japanese

Pronunciation

Romajikuki

Example

この花の茎は細いです。ko no hana no kuki wa hoso i de su

This flower's stem is thin.

Illustration for 茎 (stem)

How to say “stem” in Japanese

“Stem” in Japanese is 茎 (kuki).

Presents the central supporting part of a plant, connecting its roots with the leaves or flowers and transporting fluids.

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

Example sentences with 茎

植物の種類によって、茎の硬さや太さが違います。shoku butsu no shu rui ni yo tte kuki no kata sa ya futo sa ga chiga i ma su

The hardness and thickness of a plant's stem vary by species.

Tips for using 茎

  • The distinction between stem and stalk is not absolute in English, so both words can translate 茎 (kuki) in descriptions of different plants.

“stem” in other languages