Translation guide
A plant mentioned in the Bible, or a general term for a bush that appears to be on fire.
The bush in the Book of Exodus that burned without being consumed, from which God spoke to Moses.
Standard Japanese translation used in the Bible. Literally 'burning bush'.
Moses heard the voice of God from within the burning bush.
Alternative translation using '茨' (thorny bush), also used in some Bible versions.
The miracle of the burning bush is recorded in Exodus.
A shrub known for its bright red autumn foliage, commonly called 'burning bush' in English.
Japanese name for Euonymus alatus, the winged spindle tree. Often translated as 'burning bush' due to its fiery red leaves in fall.
In autumn, the leaves of the burning bush turn bright red.
Kanji form of ニシキギ, meaning 'brocade tree'. Less common in everyday use.
Any bush that is physically on fire.
In Japanese, there is no single word that covers both the Biblical story and the plant. Use 燃える柴 for the Bible and ニシキギ for the shrub.
庭に錦木を植えた。
I planted a burning bush in the garden.
Smoke was rising from the burning bush.