noun
evergreen oak
Refers to trees of the genus Quercus (oak) that retain leaves year-round, especially Japanese species like Quercus acuta or Quercus myrsinifolia. Often written in katakana in botanical or everyday contexts.
庭に大きな樫の木がある。
There is a large evergreen oak tree in the garden.
カシの葉は一年中緑色をしている。
The leaves of the evergreen oak stay green all year round.
Katakana spelling is common, especially in botanical contexts; usually written in kana.
Alternate kanji, less common.
Out-dated kanji form.
Out-dated kanji form.
The origin of the word かし is uncertain. It may be related to the adjective かたし (hard), referring to the hardness of the wood, but this is not confirmed.