射干

Etymology
From ; another variations include, , and.

Noun

 * 1) rhizome of the blackberry lily, syn. , used in traditional Chinese medicine to treat cough, phlegm and sore throat)
 * 2)  an animal which resembles a fox and that can climb trees

Etymology 1
Derived from a confusion with ) below.

Noun

 * 1) the ,

Etymology 2
From, from 🇨🇬.

, via 🇨🇬, 🇨🇬 and 🇨🇬.

Noun

 * 1)  a legendary evil beast similar to a fox
 * 2)  a fox
 * 3)  a Noh mask with the visage of the Chinese fox spirit
 * : blackberry lily
 * : blackberry lily