Translation guide
The Japanese umbrella pine (Sciadopitys verticillata) is a unique conifer native to Japan, known for its whorled, umbrella-like foliage. This entry covers how to refer to the tree in Japanese.
コウヤマキ
Japanese umbrella pine (tree)
Referring to the Japanese umbrella pine as a tree species, in botanical or general contexts.
The standard Japanese name for the Japanese umbrella pine. Used in everyday conversation, gardening, and botanical contexts.
コウヤマキは日本の固有種です。
The Japanese umbrella pine is a species endemic to Japan.
庭にコウヤマキを植えました。
I planted a Japanese umbrella pine in my garden.
The kanji form of コウヤマキ. Often used in written materials, botanical texts, or formal contexts. The characters mean 'high plain' and 'podocarp' (though it is not a true podocarp).
高野槙はマツ科ではありません。
The Japanese umbrella pine is not in the pine family.
A less common alternative name, literally 'true podocarp'. Rarely used; may appear in older or regional texts.
ホンマキは別名コウヤマキとも呼ばれます。
The Japanese umbrella pine is also called 'honmaki'.
Referring to the wood of the Japanese umbrella pine, used in construction or crafts.
Literally 'wood of the Japanese umbrella pine'. The natural way to refer to the timber.
コウヤマキの木材は耐水性が高いです。
Japanese umbrella pine wood is highly water-resistant.
A more technical term for the timber, using 材 (zai) meaning 'material/lumber'. Common in woodworking or construction contexts.
この桶はコウヤマキ材で作られています。
This tub is made of Japanese umbrella pine wood.