花言葉

はなことば

language of flowers (e.g. the use of red roses to signify love); floriography

Also written 花詞、花ことば

Meanings

Noun
language of flowers (e.g. the use of red roses to signify love); floriography

Example sentences

日本にほんでは、３月さんがつ３日みっかは「桃ももの節句せっく」と呼よばれ、女おんなの子この成長せいちょうと幸福こうふくを願ねがう行事ぎょうじとして、お雛様ひなさまや桃ももの花はななどを飾かざります。桃ももの花はなは、薄うす紅色べにいろのきれいな花はなです。花言葉はなことばは、「チャーミング」です。

In Japan, the 3rd of March is known as "Momo no Sekku". As an event which wishes upon the healthy development and happiness of young girls, Hina-dolls and peach flowers are used as decoration. Peach flowers are beautiful, light pink flowers, and symbolise "Charmingness".