Japanese

はなみ
Meaning: flower viewing (esp. cherry blossoms)
Part of Speech: Noun

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Handwriting

花
見

Example sentences

In spring, I look forward to going flower viewing in the park with my friends.
明日のお花見に飲み物を持ってきてください。
Please bring drinks to tomorrow's cherry blossom viewing.
花見の時に食べる三色だんごは格別に美味しい。
The three-colored dango eaten during cherry blossom viewing is exceptionally delicious.
お花見のために、桜の木の下に茣蓙を敷いた。
We spread a mat under the cherry tree for hanami.

Usage Notes

A traditional Japanese custom of enjoying the transient beauty of flowers, almost always referring to cherry blossoms (sakura). It's often a social event with picnics under the trees.

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