Japanese

ぼたん
Meaning: peony
Part of Speech: Noun

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Handwriting

牡
丹

Example sentences

The peonies blooming in the garden are very beautiful.
庭園には魏紫姚黄と称される見事な牡丹が咲き誇っている。
In the garden, magnificent peonies known as 'Gishiyoko' are in full bloom.
庭に咲く牡丹は天香国色の美しさだ
The blooming peony in the garden has supreme beauty and fragrance.

Usage Notes

A large, showy flower often referred to as the 'king of flowers' in East Asian culture.

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