sugi
9.9
A tall evergreen tree from Japan and China with soft wood used for building
- noun
- /ˈsuːɡi/
- Specialized
:
sugi
- Sugi pula!
Examples
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The craftsmen used sugi wood to create beautiful furniture due to its softness.
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Shiteru aida ni Sugi
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The sugi tree in my garden has grown taller every year since I planted it.
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In Japan, the sugi tree is often planted as a symbol of longevity and strength.
Synonyms
Japanese cedar
vssugi
5.8
A tall evergreen tree from Japan and China with soft wood
is the traditional Japanese name rather than the formal scientific term
9.9
A tall evergreen tree from Japan and China with soft durable wood
emphasizes soft timber rather than durability
6.2
A tall tree from Japan and China with soft, strong wood used for furniture and building
focuses on softness without stressing lasting strength
How Tall
Surface Forms
Etymology
Sugi is the Japanese name for a tall evergreen often called the 'Japanese cedar'. Its soft wood was long used for houses and temples, so sugi can mean the tree itself or the timber made from it.