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山櫨 (yamahaze) Japanese meaning: woodland sumac | Kotomora

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Meanings

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woodland sumac; Rhus sylvestris

A deciduous tree native to East Asia, known for its vivid autumn foliage. The scientific name is Rhus sylvestris.

山やま櫨はぜは秋あきになると美うつくしく紅こう葉ようします。
The woodland sumac turns beautiful colors in autumn.

Kanji

山mountain
櫨wax tree, sumac

Etymology

The name 山櫨 (やまはぜ) literally means 'mountain wax tree', referring to its habitat and the waxy coating on its fruits. The exact historical derivation is uncertain.