茎(くき)

くき
noun
stem, stalk
1. stem, stalk
The main upright part of a plant that supports the leaves, flowers, and fruit. Used for all types of plants, from flowers to vegetables.
花(はな)の茎(くき)を切(き)る。
I cut the flower stem.
ブロッコリーは茎(くき)も食(た)べられる。
You can eat broccoli stems too.
台風(たいふう)で茎(くき)が折(お)れて、花(はな)が全部(ぜんぶ)だめになった。
The stems broke in the typhoon, and all the flowers were ruined.

USAGE:
茎(くき) refers to the stem or stalk of any plant. For tree trunks, use 幹(みき) instead. For the stems of mushrooms, 軸(じく) is more common.

COMMON COLLOCATIONS:

  • 茎(くき)を切(き)る: to cut a stem
  • 茎(くき)が伸(の)びる: a stem grows/extends
  • 茎(くき)が折(お)れる: a stem breaks
  • 太(ふと)い茎(くき): thick stalk
  • 茎(くき)わかめ: stem wakame (a popular snack)
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Added 2026.2.28 10:12
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