Japanese dictionary
How to say "flower" in Japanese
花はな · hana
"Flower" in Japanese is 花 (hana), often said politely as お花 (ohana). A bouquet is 花束 (hanataba).
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Ways to say "flower" in Japanese
| Japanese | When to use it |
|---|---|
| 花はな · hana | Flower. |
| お花おはな · ohana | Flower (polite). |
| 花束はなたば · hanataba | Bouquet. |
How to use it
Cherry blossom viewing is 花見 (hanami), "flower viewing."
Traditional flower arrangement is 生け花 (ikebana).
Example sentences
- きれいな花ですね。Kirei na hana desu ne.What a beautiful flower.
- 退職する先輩に花束を贈りました。Taishoku suru senpai ni hanataba o okurimashita.We gave a bouquet to a senior colleague who is retiring.
- 来週、花見に行きます。Raishū, hanami ni ikimasu.I'm going cherry blossom viewing next week.
- オフィスに花を飾りました。Ofisu ni hana o kazarimashita.I put flowers in the office.
- 生け花を習っています。Ikebana o naratte imasu.I'm learning ikebana.
- 春はいろいろな花が咲きます。Haru wa iroiro na hana ga sakimasu.Many kinds of flowers bloom in spring.
Kanji in this word
Questions
What is 花見?
花見 (hanami) is flower viewing, especially cherry blossom picnics in spring.
What is 生け花?
生け花 (ikebana) is the traditional Japanese art of flower arrangement.
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