盆栽
ぼんさい bonsai; miniature potted plant
Why it means this
盆 (a shallow tray) + 栽 (a planting) — a tree cultivated in miniature in a shallow pot; bonsai.
Breakdown
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ぼんさい bonsai; miniature potted plant
盆 (a shallow tray) + 栽 (a planting) — a tree cultivated in miniature in a shallow pot; bonsai.
Each character links to its full entry — origin story, stroke order, and readings.