Translation guide
Camphor is a waxy, aromatic substance from the camphor tree, used in medicine, mothballs, and traditional products. In Japanese, the tree, the substance, and related products have distinct terms.
Referring to the white, crystalline substance with a strong smell, used in mothballs, balms, etc.
The standard term for camphor as a substance. Used in contexts like mothballs, medicinal balms, and traditional uses.
It smells like camphor.
Camphor is used as an insect repellent.
Loanword from English 'camphor', used in some medical or pharmaceutical contexts, but less common than 樟脳.
Camphor injections were once used as a cardiac stimulant.
Referring to the tree itself (Cinnamomum camphora), often found in East Asia.
Referring to items like mothballs, balms, or oils that contain camphor.
The word カンフル (kanfuru) sounds like 'camphor' but is less common. In everyday speech, 樟脳 (しょうのう) is the standard term. Also, 楠 (くすのき) refers to the tree, not the substance.
a large camphor tree