japanese cedar
Definition
- 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.
Noun
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tall evergreen of Japan and China yielding valuable soft wood
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