JLPT N1

cedar; cryptomeria

Item 299 of 642 | 7 strokes | Radical: 木 (tree)

Readings

On'yomiサン
Kun'yomiすぎ

Mnemonic

A tall TREE with bristled needles — the majestic CEDAR.

Example Words

杉 (すぎ) cedar
杉林 (すぎばやし) cedar grove
杉並 (すぎなみ) Suginami