Translation

chestnut / Castanea

Meaning

A deciduous tree known for its edible nuts enclosed in prickly husks and its durable, rot-resistant wood.

Examples

• The old chestnut tree in the park provides excellent shade during the hot summer months.
  公園にある古い栗の木は、暑い夏の間、素晴らしい木陰を作ってくれる。
• Many species of the chestnut tree were devastated by a fungal blight in the early 20th century.
  20世紀初頭、多くの種類の栗の木が菌類による胴枯病で壊滅的な被害を受けた。