What does kanji 桔 mean?

The primary meaning of kanji 桔 is used in plant names.

How is kanji 桔 read?

The onyomi readings for kanji 桔 are キツ, ケツ.

Example words that use kanji 桔 include 桔梗, 岩桔梗, 千島桔梗, 沢桔梗.

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桔

Meaning

used in plant names

Stroke Order

Showing 5 common entries

Showing 5 of 5 entries that include this kanji.

ききょう

Chinese bellflower (Platycodon grandiflorus)

いわぎきょう

mountain harebell (Campanula lasiocarpa)

ちしまぎきょう

hairyflower bellflower (Campanula chamissonis)

さわぎきょう

Lobelia sessilifolia (species of lobelia)

ねじききょう

twisted Chinese bellflower crest

5 reference sentences

桔梗は秋の七草の一つです。

Kikyo is one of the Seven Herbs of Autumn.

桔梗は日本で非常に人気があります。

Kikyo is very popular in Japan.

桔梗の花は美しい紫色です。

The Kikyo flower is a beautiful purple color.

桔梗はキキョウ科の植物です。

Kikyo is a plant from the Campanulaceae family.

桔梗は日本の伝統的な花です。

Kikyo is a traditional Japanese flower.