noun
Sargent viburnum; Viburnum opulus var. sargentii
A deciduous shrub native to East Asia, known for its white flowers and red berries. The name is usually written in katakana.
庭にカンボクを植えた。
I planted a Sargent viburnum in the garden.
カンボクの実は秋に赤くなる。
The berries of the Sargent viburnum turn red in autumn.
The Japanese name カンボク (肝木) literally means 'liver tree', possibly from the shape of the leaves or traditional medicinal use, but the exact origin is uncertain.