English–Japanese

“cherry blossom viewing” in Japanese

Japanese

Pronunciation

Romajihanami

Example

来週、花見に行きます。rai shū hana mi ni i ki ma su

I am going cherry blossom viewing next week.

Illustration for 花見 (cherry blossom viewing)

How to say “cherry blossom viewing” in Japanese

“Cherry blossom viewing” in Japanese is 花見 (hanami).

Centers on appreciating seasonal flowers, especially cherry blossoms, often as a shared outdoor activity.

Full entry for 花見: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with 花見

きれいな桜の下で花見をしました。ki re i na sakura no shita de hana mi o shi ma shi ta

I enjoyed cherry blossom viewing under beautiful cherry trees.

Tips for using 花見

  • In English, hanami is used as a cultural term for the spring custom of enjoying cherry blossoms, often with friends or family.

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