English–Japanese

“camellia” in Japanese

Japanese

Pronunciation

Romajitsubaki

Example

冬になると椿が咲きます。fuyu ni na ru to tsubaki ga sa ki ma su

Camellias bloom in winter.

Illustration for 椿 (camellia)

How to say “camellia” in Japanese

“Camellia” in Japanese is 椿 (tsubaki).

Refers to an evergreen woody plant whose glossy leaves support showy flowers, often in the cold season.

Full entry for 椿: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with 椿

母は庭の椿を大切に育てています。haha wa niwa no tsubaki o tai setsu ni soda te te i ma su

My mother carefully grows the camellia in her garden.

Tips for using 椿

  • The plant family that includes camellias also includes Camellia sinensis, the source of tea leaves.

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