モクレン
mokuren
The Japanese word for magnolia is モクレン (mokuren).
モクレン is used to refer to the magnolia flower.
Meaning: flower (noun)
How do you pronounce it?
The romanization is mokuren.
Did you know?
- While 'magnolia' is a common name in English, Japanese speakers often use the Kanji 木蓮 to write モクレン, which literally translates to 'wood lotus'.
- While モクレン refers to the genus Magnolia, the popular 'southern magnolia' found in gardens is called タイサンボク in Japanese.
- In Japanese floral symbolism, the モクレン represents dignity and nobility, and is often associated with the arrival of spring.
Examples in context
- 春になるとモクレンが庭を彩ります。In spring, the magnolias color the garden.
- あの公園にはたくさんのモクレンが植えられています。There are many magnolia trees planted in that park.
- 庭にモクレンが咲いています。Niwa ni mokuren ga saite imasu.Magnolias are blooming in the garden.
- このモクレンはとても美しいですね。Kono mokuren wa totemo utsukushii desu ne.This magnolia is very beautiful, isn't it?
- 春になるとモクレンが見られます。Haru ni naru to mokuren ga mirareru.You can see magnolias when spring comes.
Example conversation
A couple is walking through a park in spring.
- 美咲 Misaki見て、大きなモクレンがあるよ。Mite, ookina mokuren ga aru yo.Look, there is a large magnolia.
- 大翔 Hiroto本当だ、きれいなモクレンだね。Hontou da, kirei na mokuren da ne.You're right, it's a beautiful magnolia.
- 美咲 Misaki大翔さんも、この花が好き？Hiroto-san mo, kono hana ga suki?Do you like this flower too, Hiroto?
- 大翔 Hirotoうん、大好きだよ。Un, daisuki da yo.Yes, I love them.
