茎

Han character

 * 1) stem, stalk

Usage notes
Due to, this Unicode character appears as 茎 (艹𢀖) in PRC-style fonts and 茎 (艹圣) in Japan-style fonts. Compare 径 and 径.

Etymology 1
From, attested in the  of 772 with the phonetic spelling 倶基. In turn, from.

This word has an alternating form which only occurs in compounds. For the reason of this vowel alternation, see WT:AJPX.

Noun

 * 1) stem, stalk

Noun

 * 1)  tang part of a sword blade