Hanakotoba
Hanakotoba (花言葉) is the Japanese form of the language of flowers. In this practice, plants were given codes and passwords. Physiological effects and action under the color of the flowers, put into words from the impressions of nature and the presence of thorns with the height of tall plants, flowers and garlands of flowers through the various types. These are meant to convey emotion and communicate directly to the recipient or viewer without needing the use of words.
Flowers and their meanings
These flowers will be listed in alphabetical order by their names in English.
Japanese Name | Romaji | English | Meaning | Image |
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アマリリス | Amaririsu | Amaryllis | Shy | ![]() Amaryllis Belladonna |
アネモネ | Anemone | Anemone (White) | Sincere | ![]() Anemone Narcissifolia |
アムブロシアー | Amuburoshiā | Ambrosia | Pious | ![]() Ambrosia |
紫苑 | Shion | Aster tataricus | Remembrance | ![]() Aster Tataricus |
躑躅 | Tsutsuji | Azalea | Patient/Modest | ![]() Azalea |
ブルーベル | Burūberu | Bluebell | Grateful | ![]() Common Bluebell |
サボテン | Saboten | Cactus | Lust/Sex | ![]() Cactus Flower |
椿 | Tsubaki | Camellia (Red) | In Love, Perishing with grace | ![]() Camellia Japonica |
椿 | Tsubaki | Camellia (Yellow) | Longing | ![]() Camellia Japonica Alba Pena |
椿 | Tsubaki | Camellia (White) | Waiting | ![]() Camellia Japonica Nobilissima |
黒百合 | Kuroyuri | Fritillaria camschatcensis | Love, curse | ![]() Fritillaria camschatcensis |
カーネーション | Kānēshon | Carnation | Fascination, Distinction, and Love | ![]() Carnation |
桜 | Sakura | Cherry Blossom | Kind/Gentle/Transience of Life | ![]() Cherry Blossom |
黄菊 | Kigiku | Chrysanthemum (Yellow) | Imperial | ![]() Yellow Chrysanthemum |
白菊 | Shiragiku | Chrysanthemum (White) | Truth | ![]() Chrysanthemums |
(四つ葉の) クローバー | (Yotsuba no) kurōbā | Four-leaf clover | Lucky | ![]() Four Leaf Clover |
水仙 | Suisen | Daffodil | Respect | ![]() Daffodil |
天竺牡丹 | Tenjikubotan | Dahlia | Good taste | ![]() Dahlia |
雛菊 | Hinagiku | Daisy | Faith | ![]() Daisy |
エーデルワイス | Ēderuwaisu | Edelweiss | Courage/Power | ![]() Edelweiss |
エリカ | Erika | Erica | Solitude | ![]() Erica |
勿忘草 | Wasurenagusa | Forget-me-not | True love | ![]() Forget-me-not |
フリージア | Furījia | Freesia | Childish/Immature | ![]() Freesia |
梔子 | Kuchinashi | Gardenia | Secret love | ![]() Gardenia |
鷺草 | Sagisō | Habenaria radiata | Purity, Delicateness, "I'll be thinking of you even in my dreams"[1] | ![]() Habenaria radiata |
ハイビースカス | Haibīsukasu | Hibiscus | Gentle | ![]() Hibiscus |
忍冬 | Suikazura | Honeysuckle | Generous | ![]() Honeysuckle |
紫陽花 | Ajisai | Hydrangea | Pride | ![]() Hydrangea |
アイリス, 菖蒲 | Ayame | Iris | Good News/Glad tidings/loyalty | ![]() Iris |
ジャスミン | Jasumin | Jasmine | Friendly/Graceful | ![]() Jasmine |
ラベンダー | Rabendā | Lavender | Faithful | ![]() Lavender |
白百合 | Shirayuri | Lily (White) | Purity/Chastity | ![]() White Lily |
アルストロメリア |
Arusutoromeria | Lily of the Incas | Such strong connection that language is limited when trying to explain it | ![]() Alstroemeria (Lily of the Incas) CT |
小百合 | Sayuri | Lily (Orange) | Hatred/Revenge | ![]() Orange Lily |
鈴蘭/百合 | Suzuran/Yuri | Lily of the Valley/Spider lily | Sweet | ![]() Lily of the Valley |
鬼百合 | Oniyuri | Tiger Lily | Wealth | ![]() Tiger Lily |
彼岸花 / 曼珠沙華 |
Higanbana / Manjushage |
Red Spider Lily | Never to meet again/Lost memory/Abandonment | ![]() Red Spider Lily |
向日葵 | Himawari | Sunflower | Respect, passionate love, radiance | ![]() Sunflower |
蓮華 | Renge | Lotus | Far from the one he loves/Purity/Chastity | ![]() Lotus |
マグノリア | Magunoria | Magnolia | Natural | ![]() Magnolia |
宿り木/ホーリー | Yadorigi/Hōrii | Mistletoe/Holly | Looking (Single and "--") | ![]() Holly |
朝顔 | Asagao | Morning Glory | Willful promises | ![]() Morning Glory |
水仙 | Suisen | Narcissus | Self-Esteem | ![]() Narcissus |
パンジー | Panjī | Pansy | Thoughtful/Caring | ![]() Pansy |
牡丹 | Botan | Peony | Bravery | ![]() Peony |
雛芥子 | Hinageshi | Poppy (Red) | Fun-Loving | ![]() Red Poppy |
芥子(白) | Keshi(Shiro) | Poppy (White) | Rejoice | ![]() White Poppy |
芥子(黄) | Keshi(Ki) | Poppy (Yellow) | Success | ![]() Yellow Poppy |
桜草 | Sakurasō | Primrose | Desperate | ![]() Primrose |
紅薔薇 | Benibara | Rose (Red) | Love/In love | ![]() Red Rose |
薔薇 | Bara | Rose (White) | Innocence/Silence/Devotion | ![]() White Rose |
黄色薔薇 | Kiiroibara | Rose (Yellow) | Jealousy | ![]() Yellow Rose |
桃色バラ | Momoirobara | Rose (Pink) | Trust/Happiness/Confidence | ![]() Pink Rose |
スイートピー | Suītopī | Sweet Pea | Goodbye | ![]() Sweet Pea |
チューリップ | Chūrippu | Tulip (Red) | Fame/Charity/Trust | ![]() Red Tulip |
チューリップ | Chūrippu | Tulip (Yellow) | One-Sided Love | ![]() Yellow Tulip |
美女桜 | Bijozakura | Verbena | Cooperative | ![]() Verbena |
菫 | Sumire | Violet | Honesty | ![]() Violet |
百日草 | Hyakunichisou | Zinnia | Loyalty | ![]() Zinnia |
See also
References
- "サギソウの花言葉". 花言葉-由来. Retrieved 14 August 2020.
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