名めい木ぼく

noun

old tree of historical interest; famous tree

Refers to a tree that is historically or culturally significant, often protected or designated as a natural monument. The kanji 名木 is especially common for this meaning.

• この神じん社じゃには樹じゅ齢れい千せん年ねんの名めい木ぼくがある。

  This shrine has a famous old tree that is a thousand years old.

noun

excellent wood; precious wood; choice wood

Refers to high-quality, valuable wood used for fine furniture, crafts, or construction. The kanji 銘木 is often used for this sense, highlighting the wood's distinguished quality.

• この家か具ぐはすべて銘めい木ぼくを使つかって作つくられている。

  This furniture is all made using precious wood.