広葉樹(こうようじゅ)

こうようじゅ
noun
broadleaf tree
1. broadleaf tree, hardwood
Trees with broad, flat leaves as opposed to needle-like leaves. Includes both deciduous and evergreen species.
広葉樹(こうようじゅ)の森(もり)は秋(あき)に色(いろ)づきます。
Broadleaf forests change color in autumn.
欅(けやき)や楓(かえで)は広葉樹(こうようじゅ)です。
Zelkova and maple are broadleaf trees.
広葉樹(こうようじゅ)の木材(もくざい)は家具(かぐ)に使(つか)われます。
Hardwood from broadleaf trees is used for furniture.

広葉樹(こうようじゅ) refers to trees with broad leaves, as opposed to 針葉樹(しんようじゅ) (conifers).

広(こう) = broad, 葉(よう) = leaf, 樹(じゅ) = tree

Common Japanese broadleaf trees:

  • 欅(けやき) (zelkova)
  • 楓(かえで) (maple)
  • 椎(しい) (chinquapin)
  • 楠(くすのき) (camphor tree)
  • 桜(さくら) (cherry)

Types:

  • 落葉広葉樹(らくようこうようじゅ) (deciduous broadleaf)
  • 常緑広葉樹(じょうりょくこうようじゅ) (evergreen broadleaf)

Broadleaf wood is generally harder, used for furniture and flooring.

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Added 2026.1.14 22:31 · Revised 2026.1.19 21:17
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