280+ Japanese Tree Names to Branch Out Beyond Sakura (with Audio)

Every spring, Japan turns a beautiful shade of pink as sakura (cherry) trees show their brief blossoms.

Japan is known for these gorgeous blooms, but the sakura is just one of the many varieties of trees that grow in the country.

Maples, willows, oaks, pines and many other tree types adorn Japan, covering the country with dazzling hues throughout the different seasons.

Keep reading to learn the Japanese names for trees, both ones that grow in the country as well as Japanese names for trees all over the world!

Contents

• Native Japanese Trees
• Common Tree Names in Japanese
• Japanese Tree Vocabulary
• Test Yourself: Japanese Tree Name Quiz!
• And One More Thing...

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Native Japanese Trees

Japan is known for its beautiful sakura, or cherry blossom trees. But there are many other trees that are native to the country. Here are some Japanese trees you can expect to find in Japan:

Common Tree Names in Japanese

Japanese Tree Vocabulary

Test Yourself: Japanese Tree Name Quiz!

Japanese tree names go beyond just the sakura! Learn more words and hear these in use naturally through videos to study how to use them correctly in conversation. For instance, you can use FluentU to turn videos into learning experience thanks to the embedded tools.

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Now you know how the name for practically any tree you’ll ever come across—in Japan and around the world.

And One More Thing...

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