すぎ
Alternative readings: スギ
Alternative writings:
JLPT:N2
Frequency:
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Japanese cedar (Cryptomeria japonica), an evergreen conifer used as timber and ornamental tree; also known for producing pollen.

Noun

Examples

この地域はスギの林が多い。

This area has many cedar forests.

古い家は杉材で作られていることが多い。

Old houses are often made from cedar wood.

春になるとスギの花粉で鼻がむずむずする。

In spring, cedar pollen makes my nose itch.