also: さら
noun
sal tree; Shorea robusta
Refers to the sal tree, a large South Asian timber tree. In Japanese contexts, often encountered in Buddhist references or botanical discussions.
See also: 沙羅双樹
沙羅双樹は仏教でよく言及される木です。
The sal tree is a tree often mentioned in Buddhism.
noun
Japanese stewartia; Stewartia pseudocamellia
A deciduous tree native to Japan, also known as 夏椿 (natsutsubaki). Its white flowers bloom in early summer.
See also: 夏椿
庭に沙羅の木を植えました。
I planted a Japanese stewartia in the garden.
Alternate kanji form, less common than 沙羅.
From Sanskrit sāla via Chinese. The kanji 沙羅 are phonetic (ateji). The reading さら is a variant.