Definition

1. Noun:
   • A tall evergreen tree native to Japan and China, valued for its soft, high-quality timber. It is the sole species in the genus Cryptomeria and is also known as Japanese cedar, though it is not a true cedar.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • The forest was dominated by majestic Cryptomeria japonica.
  • The soft wood from Cryptomeria japonica is prized for construction and cabinetry.

Advanced Usage

• In botanical/forestry contexts: The term is used precisely to refer to this specific species, often in scientific or technical writing about forestry, horticulture, or ecology.
  • The study focused on the growth rates of Cryptomeria japonica in different soil types.

Variants and Related Words

• Japanese cedar: A common name for .
• Sugi: The Japanese name for .

Synonyms

• Japanese cedar (common name)

Noun

1. tall evergreen of Japan and China yielding valuable soft wood