English–Japanese

“japanese cedar” in Japanese

Japanese

Pronunciation

Romajisugi

Example

山に杉がたくさんあります。yama ni sugi ga ta ku sa n a ri ma su

There are many cedar trees in the mountains.

Illustration for 杉 (japanese cedar)

How to say “japanese cedar” in Japanese

“Japanese cedar” in Japanese is 杉 (sugi).

Refers to a tall evergreen tree with a straight trunk and needle-like leaves that is strongly associated with Japan.

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

Example sentences with 杉

この神社には古い杉が残っています。ko no jin ja ni wa furu i sugi ga noko tte i ma su

An old cedar tree remains at this shrine.

Tips for using 杉

  • In English, Japanese cedar usually refers to Cryptomeria japonica, a cypress relative rather than a true cedar, so the translation highlights a useful botanical distinction.

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