Japanese spindle tree; evergreen spindle
An evergreen shrub or small tree (Euonymus japonicus) often used for hedges and ornamental planting in Japan.
I planted Japanese spindle trees for the garden hedge.
マサキは冬でも緑の葉を保つ。
The Japanese spindle tree keeps its green leaves even in winter.
Alternate kanji form; very rare.
Hiragana spelling, also common.
Kanji form; rarely used in practice.
The origin of the name マサキ is uncertain. The kanji 柾 is conventionally used for this plant, but the historical derivation is unclear.