also: つき
noun
Japanese zelkova; keyaki tree
A deciduous tree native to Japan, often planted in parks and along streets; its wood is valued for furniture.
公園に大きなケヤキの木がある。
There is a large keyaki tree in the park.
ケヤキは街路樹としてよく使われる。
Keyaki trees are often used as street trees.
Alternate kanji form; also read つき (obsolete).
Obsolete reading for this kanji; included for recognition of historical texts.
Native Japanese word. The kanji 欅 and 槻 are both used for this tree, but the etymology of the reading けやき is uncertain.