also: きだち
noun
cluster of trees; grove; thicket
Refers to a small grouping of trees standing together, often naturally occurring or in a park-like setting. Not typically used for large forests.
公園の木立の中で小鳥がさえずっていた。
Small birds were singing in the grove of trees in the park.
家の裏手には小さな木立がある。
There is a small cluster of trees behind the house.
Alternate spelling with okurigana; also read as きだち in some contexts.
Rare reading of the okurigana form; not commonly used.
Compound of 木 (ki, 'tree') and 立ち (tachi, 'standing'), with rendaku voicing. The kanji spelling 木立 is a compact form of 木立ち.