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竹 — meaning in English

take

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English meaning

bamboo noun A fast-growing woody grass with hollow, jointed stems, used for building and furniture.

Senses

竹 is used for these senses in English:

bamboo Made of the wood of the bamboo.
bamboo (uncountable) The wood of the bamboo plant as a material for building, furniture, etc.
bamboo (slang) A didgeridoo.

bamboo — full definition

noun A fast-growing woody grass with hollow, jointed stems, used for building and furniture.
adj Made from bamboo.

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C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

Related Japanese words

竹製の竹材