What is the Japanese word for cherry blossom?
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Explore names of trees, flowers, and plants native to Japan, including cherry blossoms, maple leaves, and bamboo.
Mastering this deck will enhance your ability to recognize, name, and describe various Japanese flora, enriching your vocabulary for cultural, botanical, and travel contexts. You'll be able to discuss seasonal plants and appreciate Japan's natural beauty more deeply.
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| 1 | What is the Japanese word for cherry blossom? | ๆก (ใใใ, sakura) | Think of the iconic flower that blooms in spring across Japan. |
| 2 | How do you say 'maple leaf' in Japanese? | ็ด
่ใฎ่ (ใใใใใฎใฏ, kลyล no ha) or simply ็ด
่ (ใใใใ, kลyล) for autumn leaves. | Maple leaves turn vibrant red in autumn in Japan. |
| 3 | What is the Japanese term for bamboo? | ็ซน (ใใ, take) | A tall, flexible grass used in many traditional crafts. |
| 4 | Which Japanese word refers to 'wisteria'? | ่ค (ใตใ, fuji) | Famous for its cascading flowers and the Fuji mountains. |
| 5 | How do you say 'camellia' in Japanese? | ๆคฟ (ใคใฐใ, tsubaki) | Commonly seen in traditional gardens and as a symbol of elegance. |
| 6 | What is the Japanese word for 'lotus'? | ่ฎ (ใฏใ, hasu) | A sacred flower often seen floating on ponds. |
| 7 | What is the Japanese term for 'magnolia'? | ๆจ่ฎ (ใใใใ, mokuren) | A large, fragrant flower bloom in spring. |
| 8 | How do you say 'wisteria' in Japanese? | ่ค (ใตใ, fuji) | Associated with beautiful tunnels of hanging flowers. |
| 9 | What is the Japanese word for 'bamboo forest'? | ็ซนๆ (ใกใใใ, chikurin) | A dense grove of bamboo plants. |
| 10 | Which plant is known as 'sakura' in Japanese? | Cherry blossom | Japan's national flower and symbol of spring. |
| 11 | What is the Japanese name for 'Japanese maple'? | ็ด
่ (ใใใใ, kลyล) | Leaves turn vibrant red in fall, a favorite sight in Japan. |
| 12 | How do you say 'pine tree' in Japanese? | ๆพ (ใพใค, matsu) | Commonly seen in traditional gardens and temple grounds. |
| 13 | What is the Japanese word for 'cherry blossom viewing' (flower viewing)? | ่ฑ่ฆ (ใฏใชใฟ, hanami) | A popular spring activity in Japan. |
| 14 | What is the Japanese term for 'azalea'? | ใใใธ (ใคใคใ, tsutsuji) | A flowering shrub that blooms in spring with bright colors. |
| 15 | What is the Japanese word for 'lotus pond'? | ่ฎๆฑ (ใฏใใใ, hasuike) | A pond filled with blooming lotuses. |
| 16 | How do you say 'bamboo shoot' in Japanese? | ็ญ (ใใใฎใ, takenoko) | A popular ingredient in Japanese cuisine. |
| 17 | What is the Japanese word for 'camellia flower'? | ๆคฟ (ใคใฐใ, tsubaki) | Evergreen flower symbolizing elegance and purity. |
| 18 | What plant is called 'kiku' in Japanese? | Chrysanthemum (่) | Symbol of the Japanese emperor and the Chrysanthemum Festival. |
| 19 | How do you say 'plum blossom' in Japanese? | ๆข
(ใใ, ume) | Blooms in late winter, signaling the start of spring. |
| 20 | What is the Japanese word for 'iris'? | ่่ฒ (ใใใใถ, shลbu) | Often associated with summer and traditional festivals. |
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