白木
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Etymology
Literally, “white tree”, 白 (shira, “white”) + 木 (ki, “tree”)
Pronunciation
Noun
白木 or 白木 • (shiraki)
- unstained wood
- Neoshirakia japonica
- Clipping of 白木弓 (shiraki yumi, “unlacquered bow”).
Usage notes
As with many terms that name organisms, this term is often spelled in katakana, especially in biological contexts (where katakana is customary).
Proper noun
白木 • (Shiraki)
- a surname
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