English–Japanese
“chrysanthemum” in Japanese
Japanese
Pronunciation
Romajikiku
Example
秋には菊がきれいに咲きます。aki ni wa kiku ga ki re i ni sa ki ma su
Chrysanthemums bloom beautifully in autumn.
How to say “chrysanthemum” in Japanese
“Chrysanthemum” in Japanese is 菊 (kiku).
Refers to a flowering plant whose bright, layered blossoms are strongly associated with autumn.
Example sentences with 菊
祖父は毎年、庭で菊を育てています。so fu wa mai toshi niwa de kiku o soda te te i ma su
My grandfather grows chrysanthemums in his garden every year.
Tips for using 菊
- In English gardening, chrysanthemums are often called mums, a shortened form that appears in names such as garden mums.