Meaning

Primary

Bonsai

Word Type

noun

Explanation

Tray planting is bonsai. It makes sense because that is exactly what you're doing: planting a tree in a tray!

Reading

ぼんさい
  • Kyoko
    (Tokyo accent, female)
  • Kenichi
    (Tokyo accent, male)

Explanation

This is a jukugo word that uses the on'yomi readings of the kanji. You should be able to read this on your own.

Context

Context Sentences

アメリカでも盆栽が買えるんですか?

Can you buy bonsai in America too?

Kanji Composition