No. 1,651 in Japanese
竹
"Bamboo."
In a sentence
庭に竹がたくさん植えられています。
There are many bamboos planted in the garden.
In this sentence, '竹' (bamboo) is used as the subject representing the plant species.
竹の籠を作る技術は昔から伝わっています。
The technique of making bamboo baskets has been passed down through generations.
Here, '竹の' (bamboo) modifies '籠' (basket) to indicate the material of the basket.
その竹竿は釣りに使うのに十分な長さです。
That bamboo pole is long enough to be used for fishing.
In this sentence, '竹竿' (bamboo pole) combines '竹' (bamboo) and '竿' (pole) to form a compound noun indicating a specific object made of bamboo.
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