ルピナス
rupinasu
The English word 'lupine' can be expressed in Japanese as ルピナス (rupinasu).
In Japanese, ルピナス is used to describe things that possess the characteristics of a wolf.
Meaning: having the characteristics of a wolf (adj)
How do you pronounce it?
The romanization is rupinasu.
Did you know?
- While ルピナス is the name of the flower, the Japanese word for wolf, 狼, is often written with a character that literally means 'cruel' and 'dog'.
- The flower ルピナス is so popular in Japan that it is a common theme in 'flower language' (hanakotoba), where it represents 'imagination' and 'happiness'.
- In Japanese, the word ルピナス is actually the name of a flower, the Lupin, rather than a direct adjective meaning 'wolf-like'.
Examples in context
- ルピナスの花は美しさと優雅さを象徴しています。Lupine flowers symbolize beauty and elegance.
- 今日散歩したら、綺麗なルピンがたくさん咲いていたよ。When I went for a walk today, many beautiful lupines were blooming.
Example conversation
Kenta and Misaki are discussing a fictional monster in a game.
- 美咲 Misakiこのモンスターの見た目はどうかな？kono monsutaa no mitame wa dou kana?What do you think of this monster's appearance?
- 健太 Kentaとてもルピナスの雰囲気があるね。totemo rupinasu no funiki ga aru ne.It has a very lupine feel to it.
- 美咲 Misaki確かに、耳と牙が鋭いね。tashika ni, mimi to kiba ga surudoi ne.True, the ears and fangs are sharp.
- 健太 Kenta野生的な強さを感じるよ。yaseiteki na tsuyosa o kanjiru yo.I can feel a wild strength.
