Translation guide
The silk tree (Albizia julibrissin) is a flowering tree known for its pink, silky blossoms. In Japanese, it is most commonly called ねむのき, with a few other names used in specific contexts.
silk tree
Referring to the silk tree as a plant, in general or botanical contexts.
The standard Japanese name for the silk tree. Literally 'sleeping tree', because its leaves fold up at night.
I planted a silk tree in my garden.
Kanji representation of ねむのき, often used in written or literary contexts. The characters mean 'together rejoice tree'.
Katakana rendering, often used in botanical or scientific contexts, or for emphasis.
A dialectal or older variant of ねむのき, sometimes heard in certain regions.
We used to call it 'nebu no ki'.
It's the season when silk tree flowers bloom.
The silk tree is a leguminous plant.