No. 1,622 in Japanese
枝
"枝" means "branch" or "twig."
In a sentence
木の枝に鳥がとまっている。
A bird is perched on the branch of a tree.
The word '枝' (branch) refers to a physical part of the tree here.
この問題を解決するには、枝分かれした考え方が必要です。
To resolve this problem, a branched way of thinking is necessary.
The word '枝' (branch) is used metaphorically here to describe a diversified approach.
冬は枝から葉がすべて落ちる。
In winter, all the leaves fall off the branches.
Again, '枝' (branch) is used to indicate the tangible part of a plant.
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