青木
Meanings
1
Japanese laurel; spotted laurel
Refers specifically to the evergreen shrub Aucuba japonica, commonly planted in gardens and known for its glossy leaves, often with yellow spots.
A Japanese laurel is planted in the corner of the garden.
2
lush green tree
Literary or poetic use referring to any tree with fresh, green foliage. Rare in everyday speech.
I walked through a forest thick with lush green trees.
Usage patterns
- 〈場所〉に青木を植えるto plant an Aoki (Japanese laurel) in a place
I planted a Japanese laurel in the garden.