観賞用(かんしょうよう)

かんしょうよう
noun, adjective (の)
ornamental; for viewing purposes; decorative
1. ornamental; for viewing/appreciation purposes; decorative
Intended for visual enjoyment rather than practical use. Used to describe plants, fish, and other items kept primarily for their beauty.
観賞用(かんしょうよう)の花(はな)を植(う)えた。
I planted ornamental flowers.
この魚(さかな)は観賞用(かんしょうよう)で、食(た)べることはできない。
This fish is for viewing purposes and cannot be eaten.
観賞用(かんしょうよう)の植物(しょくぶつ)として人気(にんき)が高(たか)く、園芸(えんげい)店(てん)でよく見(み)かける。
It is popular as an ornamental plant and is commonly seen at garden shops.

A compound of 観賞(かんしょう) (appreciation; viewing) and 用(よう) (for the purpose of). Distinguishes items kept for beauty from those with practical uses.

COMMON COLLOCATIONS:

  • 観賞用(かんしょうよう)の植物(しょくぶつ): ornamental plant
  • 観賞用(かんしょうよう)の魚(さかな): ornamental fish
  • 観賞用(かんしょうよう)として育(そだ)てる: to grow for ornamental purposes
  • 観賞用(かんしょうよう)品種(ひんしゅ): ornamental variety

SIMILAR WORDS:

  • 鑑賞用(かんしょうよう): for appreciation — uses 鑑(かん) instead of 観(かん); 鑑賞(かんしょう) tends to be used for art and music, while 観賞(かんしょう) is used for natural beauty like flowers and fish
  • 装飾用(そうしょくよう): for decoration — emphasizes decorating a space
  • 食用(しょくよう): edible; for eating — the practical counterpart for plants and fish

NOTE ON KANJI:
Be careful not to confuse 観賞(かんしょう) (appreciating natural beauty) with 鑑賞(かんしょう) (appreciating art). 観賞用(かんしょうよう) is used for plants, fish, and gardens.

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Added 2026.4.5 5:28 · Revised 2026.4.10 17:28
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