幹 | Japanese meaning

幹【みき】

Frequency rank: 5,534. – 5,539.

noun (common) (futsuumeishi)

(tree) trunk; (arrow) shaft; (tool) handle; backbone; base

Forms

幹【みき】【かん】Frequency rank: 5,534. – 5,539.
みきFrequency rank: 54,044. – 55,693.
かんFrequency rank: 32,505. – 32,810.

Generated definitions (experimental)

tree trunk

Refers to the main supportive structure of a tree, which supports the branches and leaves.

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The trunk of this tree is very thick.

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Since the trunk is sturdy, many branches are growing.

arrow shaft

Pertains to the long, straight part of an arrow that connects the point with the fletching, typically made of wood, aluminum, or carbon.

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You need the shaft of the arrow to draw the bow.

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The shaft of the arrow is bent, so I need to replace it.

tool handle

Refers to the part of a tool that is held by the user, providing grip and control during use.

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The handle of this hammer is very easy to hold.

よう用、。

The handle of the kitchen tool is broken, so it needs to be repaired.

backbone

In a figurative sense, it can describe the essential support or central part of something, such as an organization or concept.

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The backbone of that company is its employees.

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This law should be the backbone of society.

base

Indicates the fundamental or foundational part of something, serving as the support or starting point for other elements.

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The base of this project is fundraising.

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His theory has its base in classical thought.

Generated collocations (experimental)

to have a trunkthe part of the trunkstem cellsgrowth of the trunktree trunkthickness of the trunkto cut the trunkthe trunk bendsparent trunkthe trunk supportsto attach to the trunk

Example sentences

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1. 、、、。

Woodpeckers peck tree trunks with their long pointed beaks and eat insects found there.

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