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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.