笹

笹

"Bamboo grass."

'笹' refers to the plant species known as bamboo grass.

笹は自然で育つ丈夫な植物です。

Sasa (bamboo grass) is a tough plant that grows in the wild.

'笹' is referred to as a material used for wrapping food.

今日の弁当に笹で包んだご飯を入れました。

I included rice wrapped in sasa (bamboo grass) in today's bento box.

'笹' is used to denote its natural occurrence as a growing plant in a location.

庭に笹が生えて風に揺れています。

Sasa (bamboo grass) is growing in the garden and swaying in the wind.