ハードウッド

noun

hardwood

Refers to wood from broad-leaved trees, typically used in flooring, furniture, and construction. The term is a direct loan from English and is used in similar contexts.

• この床ゆかはハードウッドでできている。

  This floor is made of hardwood.

• ハードウッドは柔やわらかい木もく材ざいより耐たい久きゅう性せいがある。

  Hardwood is more durable than softwood.