What is the difference between 楊 and 柳 which both mean "Willow" I've come across two kanji, which are both read `` and both mean "willow". From what I've found out so far, `` has an On'yomi of `` and it seems to mean more "things with the qualities of a willow"; while `` has an On'yomi of `` and means the type of tree. That being said it also seems to be a name element. Can anyone confirm this or shed some more light on the subject?

`` :

> * Used for willows which have their branches hanging down including ``. Can refer more broadly to the tall deciduous trees in the willow family and as a general term for shrubs as well according to Kanjigen.
> * Has a frequency of 1169/2501 and is classified as a general usage Kanji according to Kanjidic.
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`` :

> * Used for willows which have their branches going upwards including `` and `` according to Kanjigen.
> * Has a frequency of 1815/2501 so is less common and is classified as a `{}` Kanji for use in people's names according to Kanjidic.
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