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What does akeki mean?
Thujopsis dolabrata, a tall Japanese tree.
Where does akeki come from?
Presumably from Japanese, and 木 (ki) is Japanese for tree, but no such Japanese word appears in reference works. Perhaps a scribal error for *asuhi, Japanese あすひ (asuhi, “Thujopsis dolabrata”).

How to pronounce akeki

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  4. Repeat and practice — Say “akeki” aloud, matching stress and vowels until it feels natural.