Translation guide
The branched, bony growth on the head of deer and related animals. In Japanese, the general word is 角 (つの), which also means 'horn'. To specify 'antler', you can use 枝角 (えだづの) or describe it as 鹿の角 (しかのつの).
Referring to an antler as a physical object, typically from a deer.
The most common word for both 'horn' and 'antler'. Context usually clarifies which is meant. When referring to deer, it is understood as 'antler'.
鹿の角は毎年生え変わる。
Deer antlers are replaced every year.
壁に鹿の角が飾ってある。
A deer antler is displayed on the wall.
Literally 'branch horn', this specifically means 'antler' as opposed to a simple horn. Used in biological or precise contexts.
トナカイの枝角は大きく枝分かれする。
Reindeer antlers branch out greatly.
Explicitly 'deer's horn/antler'. Use this when you need to be clear you're talking about deer antlers.
鹿の角で作られた工芸品。
Crafts made from deer antlers.
Referring to antler used for carving, medicine, or decoration.
Specifically 'deer antler', often used in the context of traditional medicine or crafts.
鹿角は漢方薬に使われる。
Deer antler is used in Chinese medicine.
Deer antler craftwork.
この鹿の角細工は精巧だ。
This deer antler craft is exquisite.
The Japanese word 角 (つの) means both 'horn' and 'antler'. If you need to be specific, use 枝角 (えだづの) or clarify with 鹿の角 (しかのつの).