pith

IPA(Pronunciation)

/pɪθ/

Noun

uncountable usually figuratively

(botany) The soft, spongy substance in the center of the stems of many plants and trees. / The spongy interior substance of a feather or horn. / (anatomy) The spinal cord; the marrow.

Japanese Meaning

植物の茎の中心にある、柔らかくスポンジ状の物質。 / 羽毛や角の内部に存在するスポンジ状の物質。 / 解剖学的には、脊髄や骨髄を指す場合がある。

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When I split the old willow branch, the pith inside crumbled like a damp sponge.

Google Translation / DeepL Translation

古い柳の枝を割ってみると、茎の中心にある柔らかくスポンジ状の髄が湿ったスポンジのように崩れた。

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Sense（1）

(botany) The soft, spongy substance in the center of the stems of many plants and trees.

Sense（2）

The spongy interior substance of a feather or horn.

Sense（3）

(anatomy) The spinal cord; the marrow.

Sense（4）

(botany) The albedo of a citrus fruit.

Sense（5）

(figuratively) The essential or vital part; force; energy; importance.

The pith of my idea is that people should choose their own work hours.

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Sense（6）

(figuratively) Power, strength, might.

And enterprizes of great pith and moment

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piths

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