θ±
JLPT N4
Flower
Readings
Onβyomi: γ« (ka)
Kunβyomi: γ―γͺ (hana)
β’ γ―γͺ (hana) β flower, blossom
Structure
Composition:
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Detailed Explanation
Vocabulary
θ±
γ―γͺ
flower
θ±θ¦
γ―γͺγΏ
flower viewing
θ±η«
γ―γͺγ³
fireworks
θ±ε±
γ―γͺγ
florist
θ±η²
γγ΅γ
pollen
Example Sentences
θ±γε²γγΎγγ
γ―γͺ γ γγγΎγγ
Flowers bloom.
θ±θ¦γ«θ‘γγΎγγ
γ―γͺγΏ γ« γγγΎγγ
I go flower viewing.
θ±η«γθ¦γΎγγ
γ―γͺγ³ γ γΏγΎγγ
I watch fireworks.
θ±ε±γ§θ²·γγΎγγ
γ―γͺγ γ§ γγγΎγγ
I buy at a flower shop.
θ±η²γε€γγ§γγ
γγ΅γ γ γγγ γ§γγ
There is a lot of pollen.
Cultural Note
πΈ Flowers hold deep significance in Japanese culture:
β’ Cherry blossoms (ζ‘ / γγγ) symbolize transience and beauty, celebrated during θ±θ¦ (hanami) festivals.
β’ Flowers are central in Ikebana (flower arranging), poetry, and seasonal decorations.
β’ Fireworks (θ±η«) are considered flowers in the sky, reflecting a poetic view of nature.
β’ Expressions like θ±ε½’ (star / top performer) highlight flowers as a metaphor for prominence or excellence.
β’ Cherry blossoms (ζ‘ / γγγ) symbolize transience and beauty, celebrated during θ±θ¦ (hanami) festivals.
β’ Flowers are central in Ikebana (flower arranging), poetry, and seasonal decorations.
β’ Fireworks (θ±η«) are considered flowers in the sky, reflecting a poetic view of nature.
β’ Expressions like θ±ε½’ (star / top performer) highlight flowers as a metaphor for prominence or excellence.