How to say "ivy" in Japanese

• つたCommon
  nounThe common word for ivy, usually written in kana alone; it often refers to Boston ivy in particular, such as the vines climbing stone walls and old buildings.
  家いえの横よこはつたで覆おおわれていた。↗

  The side of the house was covered with ivy.
• アイビー
  nounA less common loanword covering ivy in general; for most purposes つた is the word you want, and アイビー is seldom needed in ordinary sentences.

Use 「つた」 for ivy in ordinary contexts, especially Boston ivy on walls and buildings; 「アイビー」 is a less common loanword for ivy that you will rarely need instead of 「つた」.

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• つたivy (esp. Boston ivy, Parthenocissus tricuspidata)
• アイビーivy