Shirabe

たけのこ

Common Noun
English jmdict
1
noun (common) (futsuumeishi) word usually written using kana alone bamboo shoot
2
noun (common) (futsuumeishi) word usually written using kana alone abbreviation young, inexperienced doctor
Other forms 竹の子 【たけのこ】 · 笋 【たけのこ】 (rarely used kanji form)