チューリップ

チューリップ is a loanword from Dutch "tulp" via English "tulip." It refers to the spring-blooming flower known for its cup-shaped blossoms.

Cultural note

「チューリップ」 is one of the most well-known Japanese children's songs. 富山県(とやまけん) is famous for tulip production and holds an annual チューリップフェア (Tulip Fair).

Common collocations

• チューリップが咲(さ)く: tulips bloom
• チューリップを植(う)える: to plant tulips
• チューリップの球根(きゅうこん): tulip bulb
• チューリップ畑(ばたけ): tulip field

Usage

Common color descriptions include 赤(あか)い (red), 白(しろ)い (white), 黄色(きいろ)い (yellow), ピンク (pink), and 紫(むらさき) (purple).

CULTURAL NOTE (growing):
球根(きゅうこん) (bulbs) are planted in fall (秋(あき)) and bloom in spring (春(はる)).