(かしん)

かしん
noun
center of a flower; pistil
natureplant-general
1. center of a flower; pistil
the central part of a flower, including the pistil and stamens
A bee is resting on the center of the flower.
The centers of the cherry blossoms have begun to turn red.
When photographing with a macro lens, you can clearly see the delicate structure of the flower's center.

Refers to the central reproductive part of a flower, encompassing the pistil (()しべ) and stamens (()しべ). Used in botany, gardening, flower arrangement (華道(かどう)), and photography contexts.

Common collocations

Similar words

  • ()しべ: pistil — the female reproductive part specifically
  • ()しべ: stamen — the male reproductive part specifically
  • 花弁(かべん): petal — the outer colorful parts surrounding the center
  • 花蕊(かずい): flower stamen — a more technical botanical term