Definition of 苦竹 (にがたけ)

にがたけ

苦竹

にがたけ

nigatake

noun
1.
Japanese timber bamboo (Phyllostachys bambsoides), giant timber bamboo, madake
See also:真竹
2.
Simon bamboo (Pleioblastus simonii)(only relevant for にがたけ)
See also:女竹
Other readings:
苦竹【くちく】
Related Kanji
suffering, trial, worry, hardship, feel bitter, scowl
bamboo