沙さ羅ら樹じゅ

noun

Japanese stewartia

A deciduous tree native to Japan, known for its camellia-like flowers and attractive bark. Often called 夏椿 (natsutsubaki) in everyday contexts.

See also: 夏椿

• 庭にわに沙さ羅ら樹じゅを植うえた。

  I planted a Japanese stewartia in the garden.

• 沙さ羅ら樹じゅの花はなは夏なつに咲さく。

  The Japanese stewartia blooms in summer.

noun

sal tree; saul

A large tree native to South Asia, valued for its timber and religious significance in Buddhism. Often referred to as 娑羅双樹 (sharasōju) in Buddhist contexts.

See also: 沙羅双樹

• 沙さ羅ら樹じゅはインドの森しん林りんに自じ生せいしている。

  Sal trees grow naturally in the forests of India.

• 仏ぶっ教きょうでは沙さ羅ら樹じゅが聖せいなる木きとされる。

  In Buddhism, the sal tree is considered sacred.