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language of flowers, flower symbolism
The symbolic meaning assigned to a particular flower. In Japan, as in Western culture, different flowers carry specific meanings, and awareness of these meanings influences gift-giving and ceremonial contexts.
薔薇の花言葉は「愛」だ。
The flower language of roses is 'love'.
花言葉を調べてからプレゼントの花を選んだ。
I looked up the flower meanings before choosing flowers as a gift.
結婚式のブーケには花言葉が「幸福」の花が使われることが多い。
Flowers with the symbolic meaning of 'happiness' are often used in wedding bouquets.
USAGE:
The concept of 花言葉 is well known in Japan and frequently appears in everyday conversation, particularly around gift-giving occasions. Japanese flower symbolism overlaps significantly with the Western tradition but includes some uniquely Japanese associations, such as 桜 (cherry blossom) symbolizing the transience of life.
COMMON COLLOCATIONS:
- 花言葉を調べる: to look up flower meanings
- ～の花言葉: the flower meaning of ~
- 花言葉で選ぶ: to choose based on flower language