noun
Japanese evergreen oak; Quercus acuta
A species of oak native to Japan, with dark green, glossy leaves. The name literally means 'red oak'.
アカガシは日本の常緑樹の一種です。
The Japanese evergreen oak is a type of evergreen tree in Japan.
樫 is the general term for oak trees, while アカガシ refers specifically to the Japanese evergreen oak (Quercus acuta).
Compound of 赤 (あか, 'red') and 樫 (かし, 'oak'), referring to the reddish color of the wood or young leaves.