Translation guide
A type of limestone deposited by mineral springs, often used in building and decoration. In Japanese, it is usually referred to by the loanword トラバーチン or the native term 石灰華.
Referring to travertine as a building material, decorative stone, or geological formation.
The most common term, a direct loanword from English/Italian. Used in architecture, interior design, and geology.
このホテルのロビーはトラバーチンでできています。
This hotel lobby is made of travertine.
A native Japanese term literally meaning 'lime flower'. More technical or geological, less common in everyday conversation.
石灰華は温泉地でよく見られる堆積物です。
Travertine is a deposit often found in hot spring areas.