soapberry

Japanese Meaning

Sapindus属に属する木本植物およびその実。特に、Sapindus saponariaの果実としても知られる。

We planted a soapberry near the garden to harvest its saponin-rich fruits for eco-friendly soap.

私たちは庭の近くにムクロジの木を植え、天然の石鹸に使うサポニンを多く含む果実を収穫するつもりです。

Sense（1）

Any woody plant of the genus Sapindus, which is eponymous of the Sapindaceae family

Most soapberries are tropical.

Sense（2）

The fruit of such a plant, especially of the tree Sapindus saponaria.

Soapberries are rich enough in saponin to be used as soap substitute, hence their name.

soapberries

（ plural ）