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    3. 桂

    桂

    桂かつら

    katsura (Cercidiphyllum japonicum)

    KMT7News #9+1NounNature & EnvironmentKanji Vocab10 strokes

    かつらカツラ

    Noun

    1.
    katsura (Cercidiphyllum japonicum), Japanese Judas tree

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    公こう園えんに大おおきな桂かつらの木きがある。

    There is a large katsura tree in the park.

    KMT5Nature & Environment
    秋あきになると桂かつらの葉はが美うつくしく色いろづく。

    In autumn, the leaves of the katsura tree turn beautiful colors.

    KMT7Nature & Environment
    桂かつらの木きは日に本ほん固こ有ゆうの樹じゅ木もくで、特とくに山さん間かん部ぶに多おおく見みられる。

    The katsura tree is a tree native to Japan, especially often seen in mountainous areas.

    KMT7Nature & EnvironmentCulture & Traditions
    桂かつらの並なみ木き道みちは、散さん歩ぽするのに最さい適てきな場ば所しょだ。

    An avenue of katsura trees is a perfect place for a walk.

    KMT7Nature & EnvironmentDaily Life
    桂かつらの木きは、ハート型がたの葉はとキャラメルのような甘あまい香かおりが特とく徴ちょうだ。

    The katsura tree is characterized by its heart-shaped leaves and a sweet, caramel-like scent.

    KMT8Nature & EnvironmentScience & Math

    Kanji that make up this word

    桂
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    Japanese Judas-tree・cinnamon tree
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