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momiji

I can’t wait to go back to Japan. Fall is my favorite time of year. I love the /momiji (red leaves) and the ginkgo but I always get laughed at a little when I say that. Apparently someone mistranscribed the correct Japanese spelling and we all say it wrong. It should be gingko (gin-kyo).

Oh,is "gingko"  english word?
I think the correct Japanese term is pronounced "ichō" for the tree, and "ginnan" for the seeds.

Pi-chi.eth (she/her) Artist /animeoutcasts
Hosting: /sakura /kyoto /momiji  /anime-manga /farcasterunion

https://portrait.so/pichi

What’s so sad is that someone’s mistranslation became the scientific name for the tree!

Ginkgo biloba

The genus name is regarded as a misspelling of the Japanese pronunciation “gin kyō” for the kanji 銀杏.

People always giggle when I say it.

Teenagers told me I’m calling the trees “banks” but it’s funny because the leaves are gold so it sounds like I’m making a pun.

Ah, I cracked the meaning.😅 
It certainly might make you smile a little when you hear that from a foreigner.🥰