椰子

Readings

Kana: やし、ヤシ

Romaji: yashi, yashi

Definition

noun

1

palm tree

Note: word usually written using kana alone

Kanji

椰

Readings: ヤ、 やし

Meaning: coconut tree

子

Readings: シ、 ス、 ツ、 こ、 -こ、 ね

Meanings: child, sign of the rat, 11PM-1AM, first sign of Chinese zodiac

Example Sentence

飲(の)み物(もの)はヤシの実(み)の殻(から)に入(い)れてあった。

➥The drinks were served in coconut shells.