Translation guide
A tree that keeps its leaves all year round. In Japanese, the most common and natural way to refer to an evergreen tree is 常緑樹 (じょうりょくじゅ). There are also specific names for well-known evergreen trees like pine and cedar.
The learner wants to refer to an evergreen tree in general, without specifying the species.
The standard, neutral term for an evergreen tree. Used in both spoken and written Japanese.
この公園には常緑樹が多い。
There are many evergreen trees in this park.
A more literary or poetic term for an evergreen tree. Rare in everyday conversation.
常磐木は永遠の象徴とされる。
Evergreen trees are considered a symbol of eternity.
The learner wants to name a specific type of evergreen tree commonly found in Japan.
Pine tree. A very common evergreen in Japan, often associated with strength and longevity.
庭に松の木があります。
There is a pine tree in the garden.
Cedar tree. Widely planted in Japan, often seen in forests and near shrines.
神社の参道には杉が並んでいる。
Cedar trees line the approach to the shrine.
Japanese cypress. Valued for its high-quality wood and pleasant scent.
Evergreen oak. Known for its hard wood, used in tools and furniture.
樫の木はとても硬い。
Evergreen oak wood is very hard.
Camphor tree. A large evergreen often found in parks and shrines, known for its size and longevity.
In everyday conversation, Japanese speakers often use the specific name of the tree (like 松 or 杉) rather than the general term 常緑樹. If you know the type of evergreen, it's more natural to use its specific name.
A cypress bath smells nice.
この楠は樹齢千年らしい。
This camphor tree is said to be a thousand years old.