Phrase guide

Japanese maple

noun · 3 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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noun

Meaning 1

A species of maple, Acer palmatum, with great natural variety of appearance, often with reddish leaves for most of the year and multiple trunks, widely grown as an ornamental.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

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noun

Meaning 2

leaves deeply incised and bright red in autumn; Japan

Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: full moon maple, Acer japonicum

Antonyms: none provided

Broader terms: maple

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noun

Meaning 3

ornamental shrub or small tree of Japan and Korea with deeply incised leaves; cultivated in many varieties

Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: Acer palmatum

Antonyms: none provided

Broader terms: maple

History

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Across languages

Translations

3 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Chinese Mandarin: 雞爪槭 /鸡爪槭 (jīzhuǎqì) — Acer palmatum
  • French: érable japonais — Acer palmatum
  • Japanese: ハナノキ (hananoki) — Acer palmatum