雛菊
hinagiku[çina̠ɡʲikɯ̟]
In Japanese, daisy is 雛菊 (hinagiku). Wiktionary also lists 延命菊 (enmeigiku).
Meaning: Bellis perennis (noun)
Ways to say it
| Japanese | Romanization (Wiktionary) | IPA |
|---|---|---|
| 雛菊 | hinagiku | [çina̠ɡʲikɯ̟] (narrow) |
| 延命菊 | enmeigiku | [ẽ̞mːe̞ːɡʲikɯ̟] (narrow) |
The term 雛菊 (hinagiku) refers specifically to the white and yellow variety of daisy.
Which one should you use?
While 雛菊 (hinagiku) is the standard term for a daisy, 延命菊 (enmeigiku) is a specific term used for certain varieties of daisy-like flowers, literally translating to 'longevity chrysanthemum'.
Is there a formal and an informal way to say it?
The katakana form デイジー (deijī) is frequently used in modern contexts, such as in flower shops or when referring to the English name, whereas 雛菊 (hinagiku) sounds more traditional or botanical.
Related words
How do you pronounce it?
hinagiku
Did you know?
- Because of the component 菊 (kiku), a daisy is taxonomically treated as a type of 'chrysanthemum' in Japanese nomenclature, even though they are different species in English.
- The word 雛菊 (hinagiku) contains the character for 'doll' 雛 (hina). This reflects the flower's small and delicate appearance, similar to the traditional dolls used in the Hina Matsuri festival.
- In the 'language of flowers' known as 花言葉 (hanakotoba), the 雛菊 (hinagiku) can symbolize 'innocence' or 'true love'.
Example sentences for Japanese are not verified yet.
Example conversation
Hiroto and Misaki are walking through a flower field.
- 大翔 Hiroto美咲、あの花は雛菊かな？Misaki, ano hana wa hinagiku kana?Misaki, I wonder if that flower is a daisy?
- 美咲 Misakiそうね、きっと雛菊だと思うわ。Sou ne, kitto hinagiku da to omou wa.You're right, I think it's definitely a daisy.
- 大翔 Hiroto小さくて綺麗な色をしているね。Chiisakute kirei na iro o shite iru ne.It's small and has a beautiful color.
- 美咲 Misaki本当に、とても可憐な花ね。Hontou ni, totemo kare na hana ne.Indeed, it's a very lovely flower.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “daisy” translations and entries 雛菊, 延命菊, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
