Translation guide
Rattan refers to a type of climbing palm used for making furniture, baskets, and other woven items. In Japanese, the material is commonly called 籐 (とう), while the plant itself may be referred to as 籐蔓 (とうづる) or ラタン. When describing objects made of rattan, 籐製 (とうせい) is used.
Referring to rattan as a material used in crafting items like chairs, tables, or baskets.
The most common term for rattan as a material. Often used in compounds like 籐椅子 (rattan chair).
この椅子は籐でできています。
This chair is made of rattan.
Referring to the rattan plant, a type of climbing palm.
Specifically refers to the rattan vine or stem. Used when talking about the plant itself.
籐蔓は東南アジアに自生しています。
Rattan vines grow wild in Southeast Asia.
Loanword from English, used in some contexts, especially in fashion or imported goods, but less common than 籐.
ラタン素材のバッグが人気です。
Bags made of rattan material are popular.
Means 'rattan-made' or 'made of rattan'. Used as an adjective before nouns.
籐製の家具を探しています。
I'm looking for rattan furniture.
Can also refer to the plant, but less specific than 籐蔓.
ラタンはヤシ科の植物です。
Rattan is a plant of the palm family.