1.
to bloom; to blossom; to flower
for flowers or blossoms to open and come into flower
桜が咲いた。
The cherry blossoms bloomed.
春になると花が咲く。
Flowers bloom when spring comes.
庭のバラが綺麗に咲いている。
The roses in the garden are blooming beautifully.
この花は夏に咲きます。
This flower blooms in summer.
今年は梅の花が早く咲いた。
The plum blossoms bloomed early this year.
TRANSITIVITY: 自動詞 (intransitive). Pattern: Xが咲く (X blooms).
ASPECT: 咲いている indicates flowers are currently in bloom.
COMMON COLLOCATIONS:
- 桜が咲く (cherry blossoms bloom)
- 花が咲く (flowers bloom)
- 満開に咲く (bloom in full)
- 綺麗に咲く (bloom beautifully)
IDIOMATIC EXPRESSIONS:
- 笑顔が咲く (a smile blooms/breaks out)
- 話に花が咲く (conversation flourishes)
OPPOSITE:
- 散る (to fall/scatter - for petals)
Related Words
See also:
散る