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.
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.
公園に大きなケヤキの木があります。
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.
欅は日本固有の落葉樹です。
The Japanese zelkova is a deciduous tree native to Japan.
Referring to the wood of the tree, used in furniture, construction, or crafts.
Literally 'zelkova wood'. The most common way to refer to the timber.
このテーブルはケヤキ材でできています。
This table is made of Japanese zelkova wood.
Refers specifically to the beautiful grain pattern of zelkova wood, often prized in woodworking.
ケヤキの木目が美しいですね。
The grain of the Japanese zelkova is beautiful, isn't it?