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タイサンボク (たいさんぼく) Japanese meaning | Kotomora
Meanings 1
noun
southern magnolia ; evergreen magnolia
usually written using kana alone
Refers to the tree species Magnolia grandiflora, known for its large, fragrant white flowers and glossy evergreen leaves. Often planted in parks and gardens in warmer regions of Japan.
とても
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香かお
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The flowers of the southern magnolia have a very nice fragrance.
Written forms タイサンボク
kana-only spelling
Katakana spelling is common for this plant name; usually written in kana.
泰たい 山さん 木ぼく
Kanji form; rarely used in practice.
大たい 山さん 木ぼく
Alternate kanji form; even less common.
Etymology The Japanese name タイサンボク (taisanboku) is derived from the Chinese name 泰山木 (tàishān mù), literally 'Mount Tai tree', possibly referring to the large size of the leaves or flowers. The exact historical derivation is uncertain.
