sugi

Questions

What does sugi mean?

Wood of the Japanese cedar (Cryptomeria japonica).

Where does sugi come from?

Borrowed from Japanese 杉(すぎ) (sugi).

How to pronounce sugi

1. Open the pronunciation page — Open the Speakur entry for “sugi”.
2. Read the phonetic spelling — Read the IPA spelling () so you know which sounds to aim for.
3. Play the audio — Click Play to hear reference audio for “sugi”.
4. Repeat and practice — Say “sugi” aloud, matching stress and vowels until it feels natural.