Japanese dictionary
How to say "rose" in Japanese
バラばら · bara
"Rose" in Japanese is バラ (bara), usually written in katakana or hiragana.
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Ways to say "rose" in Japanese
| Japanese | When to use it |
|---|---|
| バラばら · bara | Rose. |
| 薔薇ばら · bara | Rose (kanji form, rare). |
| バラ色ばらいろ · barairo | Rose-colored; rosy. |
How to use it
The kanji 薔薇 is famously difficult and rarely handwritten.
"A rosy future" is バラ色の未来 (barairo no mirai).
Example sentences
- 赤いバラを買いました。Akai bara o kaimashita.I bought red roses.
- 庭にバラが咲いています。Niwa ni bara ga saite imasu.Roses are blooming in the garden.
- バラの花束をもらいました。Bara no hanataba o moraimashita.I received a bouquet of roses.
- 五月は公園のバラがきれいです。Gogatsu wa kōen no bara ga kirei desu.The roses in the park are beautiful in May.
- バラの香りがします。Bara no kaori ga shimasu.I can smell roses.
- バラ色の人生です。Barairo no jinsei desu.Life is rosy.
Questions
How do you write rose in kanji?
The kanji is 薔薇, but it is very complex, so most people write バラ in katakana.
When do roses bloom in Japan?
Rose gardens are usually at their best in May and again in October.
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