also: てっとうぼく
noun
Siamese cassia; Bombay blackwood; kassod tree
A tropical tree (Senna siamea) valued for its durable timber. The name 鉄刀木 literally means 'iron sword wood', referring to its hardness.
鉄刀木は東南アジア原産の広葉樹です。
The Siamese cassia is a broadleaf tree native to Southeast Asia.
この家具はタガヤサン材で作られています。
This furniture is made of Bombay blackwood.
Katakana spelling, common in botanical or commercial contexts.
Alternate reading, less common; may be encountered in older texts.
The kanji 鉄刀木 literally mean 'iron sword tree', a reference to the wood's exceptional hardness. The reading たがやさん is of uncertain origin, possibly from a Southeast Asian language.