栂 (méi) - Japanese umbrella pine (Sciadopitys verticillata) & also refers to a type of tree in

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Japanese umbrella pine (Sciadopitys verticillata);

also refers to a type of tree in Japanese contexts.

Japanese umbrella pine (Sciadopitys verticillata)also refers to a type of tree in

Usage highlights

Japanese umbrella pine栂 wood栂 forest栂 branch栂 tree

Synonyms

  • 杉— cedar/cryptomeria (different conifer but sometimes confused)

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The Japanese umbrella pine (栂) is an evergreen conifer native to Japan.
  • This garden features a beautiful 栂 tree.
  • 栂 wood is sometimes used in construction in Japan.

Collocations

  • Japanese umbrella pine(栂の木)
  • 栂 wood(栂材)
  • 栂 forest(栂林)
  • 栂 branch(栂の枝)
  • 栂 tree(栂の木)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • 栂 primarily refers to the Japanese umbrella pine (Sciadopitys verticillata), a unique conifer endemic to Japan.
  • It is considered a living fossil and is the sole member of its family Sciadopityaceae.
  • The tree has cultural significance in Japan and is sometimes planted in temples and gardens.

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