noun
Parabenzoin praecox; a species of spicebush
A deciduous tree native to Japan, also known as 油瀝青. The name refers to the oily resin found in its wood and fruits.
アブラチャンはクスノキ科の落葉低木です。
Aburachan is a deciduous shrub of the laurel family.
アブラチャンの実からは油が採れます。
Oil can be extracted from the fruits of the aburachan.
The name アブラチャン (油瀝青) literally means 'oil pitch' or 'oil asphalt', referring to the oily substance found in the plant. The exact origin of the name is uncertain, but it is likely a descriptive compound.