咲く花
saku hana
The English phrase "blooming flower" is translated into Japanese as 咲く花 (saku hana).
This phrase is used to describe a flower that is currently opening its petals.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of two parts: 咲く (saku), which means "to bloom" or "to blossom" and 花 (hana), which means "flower".
How does it change in a sentence?
The meaning of the phrase changes depending on the verb form used. If you use the past tense 咲いた花, it means a "bloomed flower," referring to one that has already bloomed. To emphasize the ongoing state or the process of the flower currently being in bloom, you can use the continuous form 咲いている花.
How do you pronounce it?
saku hana
Did you know?
- The word 花 (hana) is a homophone for the Japanese word for 'nose', meaning the context of whether a flower is blooming or a nose is running is essential.
- In Japanese, the verb 咲く is used not only for flowers but also for things like smiles or laughter, such as in the phrase 笑みが咲く meaning 'a smile blooms'.
- The practice of 花見 (hanami), or 'flower viewing', specifically celebrates the state of 咲いている花 (flowers in bloom) as a reminder of the fleeting nature of life.
Examples in context
- Ano niwa ni wa kirei na hana ga saku (あの庭にはきれいな花が咲く)Beautiful flowers bloom in that garden.
- 庭に咲く花がとても綺麗です。Niwa ni saku hana ga totemo kirei desu.The blooming flowers in the garden are very beautiful.
Example conversation
Himari and Yota are walking through a park.
- 陽葵 Himari見て、あそこに咲く花があるよ。Mite, asoko ni saku hana ga aru yo.Look, there is a blooming flower over there.
- 陽太 Yota本当だ。色がとても鮮やかだね。Hontō da. Iro ga totemo azayaka da ne.You're right. The color is very vivid.
- 陽葵 Himari咲く花は心が明るくなるね。Saku hana wa kokoro ga akaruku naru ne.Blooming flowers make you feel cheerful.
- 陽太 Yotaそうだね。ゆっくり見ていこう。Sō da ne. Yukkuri mite ikō.I agree. Let's take our time looking at them.
