Translation guide
A tree species, Catalpa ovata, known for its yellow flowers. In Japanese, it is primarily referred to as キササゲ or キササゲの木. This is a specific botanical term, and the English name may not be widely recognized outside of horticultural contexts.
Referring to the deciduous tree native to China and Japan, with large heart-shaped leaves and yellowish flowers.
The standard Japanese name for Catalpa ovata. Often written in katakana as it is a plant name.
公園にキササゲが植えられている。
Yellow catalpas are planted in the park.
Literally 'the tree of kisasage', used to emphasize the tree itself rather than the species name.
あの大きなキササゲの木は樹齢百年だ。
That big yellow catalpa tree is a hundred years old.
A direct loanword from the genus name Catalpa. Used in some botanical or horticultural contexts, but less common than キササゲ.
カタルパ属の植物は北アメリカと東アジアに分布する。
Plants of the genus Catalpa are distributed in North America and East Asia.