noun
Prunus spinulosa; Japanese bird cherry
A species of evergreen tree native to Japan, often used in gardens and for timber. The name is usually written in katakana as リンボク.
リンボクは日本の常緑樹で、春に白い花を咲かせます。
The Japanese bird cherry is an evergreen tree in Japan that produces white flowers in spring.
庭にリンボクを植えた。
I planted a Japanese bird cherry in the garden.
The Japanese name リンボク (rinboku) likely derives from the tree's smooth bark or its use in making combs, but the exact origin is uncertain.