How to say 'Cedar' in Japanese | 杉

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The Japanese word for Cedar is 'Sugi', written as 杉 in Japanese.'Cedar' in hiragana is すぎ.

word

杉

Meaning

Cedar

Reading

すぎ

sugi

Kanji

杉Cedar, Cryptomeria

Explanation

The Japanese noun '杉 (すぎ)' refers to the cedar tree, specifically the Japanese cedar (Cryptomeria japonica). This tree is native to Japan and is commonly found in forests, temples, and shrines. It is known for its tall, straight trunk and aromatic wood, which is often used in construction and for making furniture. Example sentences: The cedar tree is tall「杉の木は高い」(すぎのきはたかい). The temple is surrounded by cedar trees「その寺は杉に囲まれている」(そのてらはすぎにかこまれている).

Part Of Speech

noun

Kanji JLPT

Kanji Grade

Frequency

5480

Composition

kanji

Handwriting

Kanji in the Word 杉

This word contains 1 kanji character:

kanji

杉

Meaning

Cedar, Cryptomeria

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