Translation guide
The English word "fig" refers to the fruit of the fig tree. In Japanese, the fruit is called イチジク. There is also a separate word for the fig tree itself.
Referring to the edible fruit of the fig tree.
The standard Japanese word for the fig fruit. Often written in katakana, but can also be written as 無花果 in kanji.
イチジクが好きです。
I like figs.
このイチジクはとても甘い。
This fig is very sweet.
Referring to the tree that produces figs.
Literally "fig tree". Use this to refer to the tree itself.
庭にイチジクの木があります。
There is a fig tree in the garden.
Kanji form for fig tree, though less common than katakana. Can refer to both the tree and fruit.
無花果は古くから栽培されている。
Figs have been cultivated since ancient times.