No. 2,649 in Japanese
杉
Japanese cedar.
In a sentence
この山は杉の木で覆われています。
This mountain is covered with cedar trees.
In this sentence, "杉" refers to cedar trees collectively, indicating a type of tree found in the area.
日本では杉箸がよく使われています。
In Japan, cedar chopsticks are commonly used.
Here, "杉" specifies the material of the chopsticks, pointing out that they are made of cedar wood.
杉の香りはとても心地よいですね。
The scent of cedar is very pleasant, isn't it?
In this usage, "杉" represents cedar as a source of a specific aroma, focusing on its olfactory characteristic.
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