枝先

1. Origins, structure, and basic meaning

• Structure: 枝先, read えださき, combines branch 枝 with tip 先 to denote its outermost end.
• Basic usage: It denotes the outermost tip of a branch, as in 枝先につぼみが付く.

2. Common pitfalls and similar expressions

• Scope and context
  • Its scope is narrower than the whole branch 枝, marking the endpoint where a bud or bird may be located.