コスモス

こすもす
noun
cosmos (flower)
plant-flower
1. cosmos
An autumn-blooming flower with delicate petals, typically pink, white, or crimson. Very popular in Japan as a symbol of autumn.
秋(あき)になるとコスモスが咲(さ)く。
Cosmos bloom when autumn comes.
コスモス畑(ばたけ)を見(み)に行(い)った。
I went to see a cosmos field.
ピンクと白(しろ)のコスモスが風(かぜ)に揺(ゆ)れている。
Pink and white cosmos are swaying in the wind.

Japanese name

Also called 秋桜(こすもす) using ateji (phonetic kanji usage), where 秋(あき) (autumn) + 桜(さくら) (cherry blossom) reflects its status as an autumn flower with cherry blossom-like beauty.

Etymology

Originally from Mexico, introduced to Japan in the Meiji era. The name comes from Greek "kosmos" meaning order/harmony.

Seasonal significance

Cosmopolitan cosmos is a 秋(あき)の季語(きご) (autumn seasonal word) in haiku and represents:

  • Autumn scenery
  • Delicate beauty
  • Transience

Famous viewing spots

  • 昭和記念公園(しょうわきねんこうえん) (Tokyo)
  • 万博記念公園(ばんぱくきねんこうえん) (Osaka)
  • Various コスモス祭(まつ)り (cosmos festivals) across Japan

Common collocations

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