Translation guide
A large bamboo species native to Japan, commonly used in construction and crafts.
Referring to the bamboo plant itself, Phyllostachys bambusoides.
The standard Japanese name for Japanese timber bamboo. Used in botanical and everyday contexts.
真竹は日本で広く栽培されています。
Japanese timber bamboo is widely cultivated in Japan.
An alternative name, literally 'bitter bamboo', referring to the taste of the shoots. Less common than 真竹.
Referring to the timber or material obtained from this bamboo.
Literally 'Japanese timber bamboo material'. Used when specifying the material from this species.
この籠は真竹の材で作られています。
This basket is made from Japanese timber bamboo.
Japanese timber bamboo is known for its bitter shoots.
General term for bamboo material. Can be used when the species is clear from context.
竹材は建築に使われます。
Bamboo material is used in construction.