birch
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/bɜːrtʃ/
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/bɜːtʃ/
A type of tree with thin branches and smooth bark that is commonly found in colder regions.
The forest was filled with tall birch trees, their white bark shining in the sunlight.
森林には背の高いバーチの木が生い茂っており、その白い樹皮が日光に輝いていた。
The strong, light-colored wood that comes from a birch tree.
The furniture was made from the durable birch wood, which was both beautiful and practical.
この家具は丈夫なバーチの木で作られており、美しくて実用的だった。
A punishment where someone is hit with a bundle of birch branches.
The prisoner winced as the birch branches struck his back during the harsh punishment.
厳しい罰の中で、樺の枝が囚人の背中に打たれたとき、彼は痛みで顔を歪めた。