Translation guide
A deciduous tree native to Japan, often planted as a street tree or used for timber. The Japanese word is ケヤキ.
Japanese zelkova (tree)
Referring to the tree itself, in botanical, gardening, or general contexts.
The standard Japanese name for the Japanese zelkova tree. Can be written in kanji as 欅, but katakana is more common in everyday use.
There is a big Japanese zelkova tree in the park.
The kanji form of ケヤキ. Used in formal or literary contexts, such as botanical texts or place names.
The Japanese zelkova is a deciduous tree native to Japan.
Referring to the wood of the tree, used in furniture, construction, or crafts.