向日葵(ひまわり)

ひまわり
noun
sunflower
1. sunflower
A tall plant with large yellow flowers that turn to follow the sun.
向日葵(ひまわり)は夏(なつ)の花(はな)です。
Sunflowers are summer flowers.
向日葵(ひまわり)は大(おお)きくて黄色(きいろ)い花(はな)だ。
Sunflowers are big, yellow flowers.
向日葵(ひまわり)畑(ばたけ)は写真(しゃしん)スポットとして人気(にんき)がある。
Sunflower fields are popular photo spots.
庭(にわ)に向日葵(ひまわり)の種(たね)をまいたら、夏(なつ)にたくさん花(はな)が咲(さ)きました。
When I planted sunflower seeds in the garden, many flowers bloomed in summer.
向日葵(ひまわり)畑(ばたけ)は夏(なつ)の人気(にんき)の写真(しゃしん)スポットで、毎年(まいとし)多(おお)くの人(ひと)が見(み)に来(き)ます。
Sunflower fields are popular photo spots in summer, and many people come to see them every year.

The name 向日葵(ひまわり) means 'facing the sun' (向(む)く + 日(ひ) + 葵(あおい)), referring to the flower's heliotropic behavior (following the sun). Also written as ヒマワリ.

Symbolism:

  • Summer (夏(なつ)の花(はな))
  • Brightness, energy, vitality
  • Admiration, loyalty (turning toward the sun)

Products from sunflowers:

  • 向日葵(ひまわり)の種(たね) (sunflower seeds - snack)
  • ひまわり油(あぶら) (sunflower oil)

Famous sunflower locations:

  • 北海道(ほっかいどう)北竜町(ほくりゅうちょう)
  • Various 向日葵(ひまわり)畑(ばたけ) (sunflower fields) across Japan

The 1970 film 「{ひまわり}」 (Sunflower) starring Sophia Loren features an iconic sunflower field scene shot in Ukraine.

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Added 2026.1.14 21:56 · Revised 2026.3.7 12:52
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