樗材

Reading

Kana: ちょざい

Romaji: chozai

Definitions

noun

1

deadwood

Note: word usually written using kana alone

2

useless person

Note: word usually written using kana alone; humble (kenjougo) language

Kanji

樗

Readings: チョ、 おおち、 おうち

Meaning: Japanese bead tree

材

Reading: ザイ

Meanings: lumber, log, timber, wood, materials, ingredients, talent