Diospyros

Japanese: Diospyros
Diospyros

…Some trees in the genus Diospyros in the Ebenaceae family have black heartwood, and these are collectively called ebony. Along with rosewood, tagayasan, and quince, it is one of the most representative karaki (Chinese wood) trees, and is used for alcove pillars, frames, Japanese desks, decorative shelves, Buddhist altars, tea chests, handicrafts, arts and crafts, musical instruments (piano keys, violin pegs, etc.), chopsticks, and abacus frames. …

*Some of the terminology explanations that mention "Diospyros" are listed below.

Source | Heibonsha World Encyclopedia 2nd Edition | Information

Japanese:

…カキノキ科カキノキ属Diospyrosの樹木には黒色の心材を有するものがあり,これをコクタンと総称する。シタン,タガヤサン,カリン(花櫚)などとともに代表的な唐木(からき)の一つで,床柱,框(かまち),和机,飾棚,仏壇,茶だんす,細工物,美術工芸品,楽器(ピアノの鍵盤,バイオリンの糸巻など),箸,そろばん枠などに賞用される。…

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