Vocab Info
N1 Noun
幹(tree) trunk, (arrow) shaft, (tool) handle, backbone, base
Dictionary Definition
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Noun
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(tree) trunk, (arrow) shaft, (tool) handle, backbone, base
All Forms
幹 【みき】、幹 【かん】
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樹齢のある木の幹はとても太いです。
The trunk of an old tree is extremely thick.
根は幹を支え、幹は枝や葉、花を支えている。
The roots support the trunk, and the trunk supports the branches, leaves, and flowers.
来年度の幹となる企画を優秀な社員に任せる事にしました。
We've decided to entrust the project that will serve as the backbone of next year's plans to our top employees.
幹のしっかりとした計画でないと、計画を実行に移すことは出来ない。
Without a solid base, a plan can't be put into action.
先生:「大丈夫?」生徒:「木登りをしていたら幹で滑って落ちただけです。」
Teacher: 'Are you okay?'
Student: 'I just slipped on the trunk of a tree while climbing it and fell.'
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