noun
paper mulberry (Broussonetia papyrifera)
A tree whose bark is traditionally used for making Japanese paper (和紙). Often referred to as カジノキ in full.
See also: 梶の木
カジの木の皮は和紙の原料になる。
The bark of the paper mulberry tree is used as a material for Japanese paper.
この地域ではカジがよく栽培されている。
Paper mulberry is widely cultivated in this region.
Full name for the paper mulberry tree; カジ is a shorter form often used in compounds or casual reference.
The origin of the word かじ is uncertain. It may be an ancient Japanese word for the tree, but the exact derivation is unclear.