Translation guide
Refers to two species of beech tree native to Japan: Fagus crenata (Japanese beech) and Fagus japonica (Japanese blue beech). The most common term is ブナ, but イヌブナ is used for the less common species. In botanical or formal contexts, シロブナ and クロブナ may appear.
The most common native beech species in Japan, often simply called 'beech'.
A less common beech species, distinguished by its bluish leaves.
The standard term for Fagus japonica. The prefix イヌ (dog) implies it is inferior or less useful compared to .
When referring to Japanese beech in general, use ブナ. It is the most widely recognized term and covers the common species. Only specify イヌブナ if you need to distinguish the two species.
A primeval forest of Japanese beech spreads across this mountain.
Literally 'white beech', a less common name for Fagus crenata, sometimes used to distinguish it from Fagus japonica. Mainly in botanical or regional contexts.
Shirobuna is sometimes used as another name for Japanese beech.
Japanese blue beech has narrower leaves than Japanese beech.
Literally 'black beech', an alternative name for Fagus japonica, contrasting with シロブナ. Rarely used outside specialized literature.
Kurobuna is another name for Japanese blue beech.