noun
Japanese hawthorn; may; quickthorn; whitethorn
A deciduous shrub with small red fruits, native to Japan. The scientific name is Crataegus cuneata. Often used in hedges and traditional medicine.
庭にサンザシの木を植えた。
I planted a Japanese hawthorn tree in the garden.
サンザシの実は漢方薬に使われる。
The fruit of the Japanese hawthorn is used in traditional Chinese medicine.
Alternate kanji form; rarely used.
Alternate kanji form; rarely used.
The Japanese name さんざし is of uncertain origin. The kanji 山査子, 山楂子, and 山樝子 are Chinese-derived names for hawthorn species, applied to the Japanese plant.