ジャスミンの花
jasumin no hana
The English phrase "jasmine flower" is translated into Japanese as ジャスミンの花 (jasumin no hana).
This phrase refers specifically to the blossom of a jasmine plant. In many contexts, such as when discussing tea or scents, you can simply use the word ジャスミン to refer to the jasmine plant or its essence.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of the katakana loanword ジャスミン (jasmine), the possessive particle の (no) and the word 花 (hana), which means flower.
How does it change in a sentence?
The particle の is required to link the noun ジャスミン to the noun 花 to indicate that the flower belongs to the jasmine plant.
How do you pronounce it?
jasumin no hana
Did you know?
- The word for flower 花 (hana) is a homophone for the word for 'nose'. This creates a frequent source of puns in Japanese songs and media where the two are swapped.
- While many people use the katakana ジャスミン, the more traditional name for this flower is 茉莉花, read as matsurika. This version is typically reserved for discussing classical literature or traditional East Asian tea ceremonies.
- In the tradition of 花言葉 (hanakotoba) or 'flower language', the jasmine flower specifically symbolizes 'amiability' and 'grace'.
Examples in context
- Jasumin no hana wa shiroi iro desu. (ジャスミンの花は白い色です。)Jasmine flowers are white.
- ジャスミンの花はとてもいい香りがします。Jasumin no hana wa totemo ii kaori ga shimasu.The jasmine flower has a very nice scent.
- 庭にジャスミンの花が咲いています。Niwa ni jasumin no hana ga saite imasu.Jasmine flowers are blooming in the garden.
- このジャスミンの花を摘んでもいいですか？Kono jasumin no hana o tsumundemo ii desu ka?May I pick this jasmine flower?
Example conversation
Ren and Himari are walking through a botanical garden.
- 蓮 Renあそこにジャスミンの花が見えますよ。Asoko ni jasumin no hana ga miemasu yo.I can see the jasmine flowers over there.
- 陽葵 Himari本当ですね、すごくいい香りです。Hontō desu ne, sugoku ii kaori desu.You're right, the scent is wonderful.
- 蓮 Ren陽葵さんは、この花が好きですか？Himari-san wa, kono hana ga suki desu ka?Himari, do you like these flowers?
- 陽葵 Himariはい、大好きです。Hai, daisuki desu.Yes, I love them.
