🇯🇵Japanese Source WordCode: JA

茶の木

Pronunciation / Transliteration: cha no ki

🇬🇧 Direct English Meaning:
Tea Tree/tiː triː/
nounCEFR B2 (Upper)Top #15000 frequency
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🇯🇵 Example Sentence in Japanese:

"茶の木はお茶の葉を生産します。"

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2 senses
As noun
  1. 1

    A tree or shrub from which tea leaves are harvested, particularly Camellia sinensis.

    "The tea tree thrives in warm, humid climates and is essential for producing green and black tea."
  2. 2

    A plant known for its essential oil, often used in aromatherapy and skin care.

    "Tea tree oil is renowned for its antiseptic properties and is commonly used in natural remedies."

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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology

The term 'tea tree' originates from the early 18th century, derived from the leaves used to produce tea. The word 'tea' itself comes from the Amoy dialect of Chinese 't'e', while 'tree' is of Old English origin, meaning a perennial plant with an elongated stem.

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