土ど埋まい木ぼく

noun

fallen trees (esp. cryptomeria on Yakushima)

Refers to naturally fallen trees, particularly cryptomeria (sugi) on Yakushima, often used in the context of the island's famous ancient forests and the related term 屋久杉 (Yakusugi).

See also: 屋久杉 (やくすぎ)

• 屋や久く島しまでは、土ど埋まい木ぼくが長ながい年ねん月げつをかけて独どく特とくの風ふう合あいを持もつようになる。

  On Yakushima, fallen trees develop a unique character over many years.

• この工こう芸げい品ひんは、土ど埋まい木ぼくから作つくられたものです。

  This craftwork is made from fallen trees.