japanese cedar

Thân thiện

A tall Japanese cedar stands in a peaceful garden.

Definition

1. Noun:
   • A tall evergreen tree native to Japan and China: The "Japanese cedar" is a coniferous tree species valued for its timber. It is not a true cedar but belongs to the cypress family. Its wood is soft, aromatic, and durable, making it commercially important.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • The temple was constructed from ancient Japanese cedar.
  • Japanese cedar is often planted as an ornamental tree in parks.

Advanced Usage

• In botanical/forestry contexts: The term is used to specify the species , distinguishing it from other cedars like the Atlas cedar or the red cedar.
  • The study focused on the growth rate of Japanese cedar in different soil types.

Variants and Related Words

• Cryptomeria (n): The scientific genus name for the Japanese cedar.
  • Cryptomeria japonica is the sole species in its genus.
• Sugi (n): The common Japanese name for this tree.
  • Sugi is a national tree of Japan.

Synonyms

• Cryptomeria japonica: The formal botanical name.
• Sugi: The Japanese common name.

Related Phrases/Compounds

• Japanese cedar wood: Refers specifically to the timber from this tree.
  • The furniture is made from high-quality Japanese cedar wood.
• Japanese cedar forest: A forest predominantly consisting of these trees.
  • We hiked through a serene Japanese cedar forest.

Học thuật

Noun

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

Từ đồng nghĩa

• Japanese cedar
• Japan cedar
• sugi
• Cryptomeria japonica