Translation and Meaning of: 枝 - eda
On this page, we will study the meaning of the Japanese word 枝 (eda) and its translation into English. Let's see their different meanings, example phrases, explanations, etymology and the similar words.
Romaji: eda
Kana: えだ
Type: noun
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Translation / Meaning: branch; Arch; branch; member
Meaning in English: branch;bow;twig;limb
Definition: A long and thin part of a plant, such as a tree or grass.
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Explanation and Etymology - (枝) eda
The Japanese word 「枝」, romanized as *eda*, is primarily used to refer to a "branch" or "twig" of a tree. This term has deep roots in the Japanese language, relating to the natural structure of trees and shrubs, representing any secondary part that is derived from the main trunk. In addition to its literal use, *eda* is also used in more figurative contexts, referring to branches or subdivisions in different areas, such as in organizations or projects.
Etymologically, 「枝」 is composed of the kanji 「木」, which means "tree" or "wood," symbolizing the connection to flora, and its primitive part 「支」, which represents support or extension. This combination well reflects the idea of a branch as an extension of a tree. In spoken Japanese, the *kun'yomi* reading of 「枝」 is *eda*, while the *on'yomi* reading is *shi*, although the latter is rarely used in isolation.
In addition to its direct use in contexts related to nature, the notion of 「枝」 as an extension or subdivision is symbolically powerful. In areas such as business organization or even philosophical discussions, it crosses linguistic and cultural barriers by representing how something can expand or diverge from a central point. An example of this is the use of 「枝」 in compound words, such as *eda-mame* (枝豆) referring to "edamame," where the idea of "branch" is not literal but relates to the growth and division structure of the plant.
Synonyms and similar words
- 枝分かれ (えだわかれ) - Branch division
- 支 (し) - Suporte
- 枝葉 (えだは) - Branches and leaves
- 枝状 (えだじょう) - Branched form
- 枝条 (えだじょう) - Branch, stem
- 枝脈 (えだみゃく) - Came from branch
- 枝並み (えだなみ) - Rams ready
- 枝振り (えだぶり) - Branch posture
- 枝先 (えださき) - Tip of the branch
- 枝折れ (えだおれ) - Broken branch
- 枝分かる (えだわかる) - Recognize the division of the branches
- 枝豆 (えだまめ) - Edamame (green soybeans)
- 枝垂れ (しだれ) - Hanging branch
- 枝節 (えだぶし) - Branching node
- 枝葉末端 (えだはまったん) - Tips of the branches and leaves
- 枝葉末 (えだはすえ) - End of branches and leaves
- 枝葉端 (えだはばし) - Edge of the branches and leaves
- 枝葉状 (えだはじょう) - Condition of being similar to branches and leaves
- 枝葉状の (えだはじょうの) - That has the shape of branches and leaves
- 枝葉模様 (えだはもよう) - Drawing of branches and leaves
- 枝葉構造 (えだはこうぞう) - Structure of branches and leaves
- 枝葉様 (えだはよう) - Appearance of branches and leaves
- 枝葉状に (えだはじょうに) - In a similar way to branches and leaves
- 枝葉をつける (えだはをつける) - Add branches and leaves
- 枝葉を広げる (えだはをひろげる) - Expand branches and leaves
- 枝葉を伸ばす (えだはをのばす) - Extend branches and leaves
- 枝葉を張る (えだはをはる) - Stretch branches and leaves
- 枝 (えだ) - Ramo
Words related
Words with the same pronunciation: えだ eda
How to Write in Japanese - (枝) eda
See below a step-by-step guide on how to write the word by hand in Japanese (枝) eda:
Example Sentences - (枝) eda
Below are some example sentences:
Kono ki no eda wa oreru kanōsei ga aru
This branch of the tree has the possibility of breaking.
The branches of this tree can break.
- この - demonstrative that indicates proximity, equivalent to "this" or "this"
- 木 - noun meaning "tree"
- の - particle that indicates possession, equivalent to "'s" in English
- 枝 - noun meaning "twig" or "branch"
- は - particle that indicates the topic of the sentence, equivalent to "é" or "são" in English
- 折れる - verb meaning "to break" or "to break"
- 可能性 - noun meaning "possibility"
- が - particle that indicates the subject of the sentence, equivalent to "o" or "a" in English
- ある - verb meaning "to exist" or "to have"
Kono eda wa totemo utsukushii desu
This branch is very beautiful.
This branch is very beautiful.
- この - demonstrative pronoun meaning "this"
- 枝 - noun meaning "twig"
- は - topic particle that indicates the subject of the sentence
- とても - adverb meaning "very"
- 美しい - adjective meaning "beautiful"
- です - verb "to be" in polite form
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