化粧柳

Readings

Kana: けしょうやなぎ、ケショウヤナギ

Romaji: keshōyanagi, keshōyanagi

Definition

noun

1

Salix arbutifolia (species of willow)

Note: word usually written using kana alone

Kanji

化

Readings: カ、 ケ、 ば.ける、 ば.かす、 ふ.ける、 け.する

Meanings: change, take the form of, influence, enchant, delude, -ization

粧

Reading: ショウ

Meanings: cosmetics, adorn (one's person)

柳

Readings: リュウ、 やなぎ

Meaning: willow