Japanese Dictionary

Meaning of 荊棘(けいきょく) in Japanese

荊棘
Kana Reading
けいきょく, ばら
Romaji
keikyoku, bara
Word Senses
  • Parts of speech
    noun (common) (futsuumeishi)
    Meaning
    wild rose; bramble
  • Parts of speech
    Meaning
    briar patch
  • Parts of speech
    Meaning
    thorn (used figuratively as an obstacle or source of difficulty)


Kanji in this word

9 strokes

thorn, brier, whip

On'Yomi: ケイ

Kun'Yomi: いばら

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12 strokes

thorn, splinter, spine, biting words, briers

On'Yomi: キョク

Kun'Yomi: いばら, とげ

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