What does kanji 蒂 mean?

The primary meaning of kanji 蒂 is peduncle.

How is kanji 蒂 read?

The kunyomi readings for kanji 蒂 are へた; the onyomi readings are タイ, テイ.

Example words that use kanji 蒂 include 瓜蒂.

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蒂

Meaning

peduncle

peduncle, stem of plants

Stroke Order

Variant: 蔕 (Formal)

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かてい

stem and calyx of muskmelon (used in traditional Chinese medicine)

5 reference sentences

この花は蒂が短い。

This flower has a short stalk.

実の蒂を切ってから箱に入れた。

I cut off the fruit's stem and then put it into the box.

その植物は蒂の部分がとても細い。

The stalk part of that plant is very thin.

花びらの下に小さな蒂が見える。

A small calyx can be seen beneath the petals.

茎の蒂に小さなとげがあった。

There was a small thorn at the base of the stem.

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