川柳

川楊、 楊柳

Readings

Kana: かわやなぎ、カワヤナギ

Romaji: kawayanagi, kawayanagi

Definitions

noun

1

riverside willow (esp. rosegold pussy willow, Salix gracilistyla)

See also: 猫柳

2

Salix gilgiana (species of willow)

Note: word usually written using kana alone

Note: Only 川柳

3

high-quality coarse tea

Note: Only 川柳

Kanji

川

Readings: セン、 かわ

Meanings: stream, river, river or three-stroke river radical (no. 47)

柳

Readings: リュウ、 やなぎ

Meaning: willow

楊

Readings: ヨウ、 かわ、 やなぎ

Meaning: willow