Ginkgo
Ginkgo Nut, Ginkgo Tree
noun
If it looks like a silver apricot, it's probably a ginkgo. Ever seen a ginkgo nut from a ginkgo tree? They really do look like little silver apricots. (Go ahead and google it if you don't believe me.)
This word is an exception. You'd think it would be the same in Japanese as it is in English, but it's not. And it has two different readings and meanings. Yikes, sorry. Here's a mnemonic to help you out:
Before you read this PLEASE PLEASE REMEMBER this is NOT a jukugo word. It's weird. You're gonna want to type ぎんこう but that's wrong. Stop that now.
When you think of the ginkgo tree meaning, think about this: Ginkgos are a favorite nesting place for eagles (い), but evil Mrs. Chou (ちょう) likes to eat eagles AND whole ginkgo trees. She prefers eating eagles WHILE THEY'RE IN THE GINKGO TREES AND STILL ALIVE. So いちょう. Eagles and Mrs. Chou. And ginkgo trees. It's horrible to think about. Just like this reading not being jukugo.
The other reading is for the ginkgo nut meaning. Ginkgo nuts are what you use to make guinea (ぎん) naan (なん) — you know, the naan you feed your guinea pig. Guinea pigs can't eat regular naan, but guinea naan made from ginkgo nuts is actually really good for them. (Disclaimer: Not guinea pig health advice.)
銀杏を食べ過ぎると中毒症状が出ます。
Poisoning symptoms develop when I eat too much ginkgo.
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