English–Japanese
“flower arrangement” in Japanese
Japanese
Pronunciation
Romajiikebana
Example
母は生け花が好きです。haha wa i ke bana ga su ki de su
My mother likes flower arranging.
How to say “flower arrangement” in Japanese
“Flower arrangement” in Japanese is 生け花 (ikebana).
Ikebana presents flowers, branches, and empty space in a deliberate arrangement that expresses balance and season.
Example sentences with 生け花
展覧会で美しい生け花を見ました。ten ran kai de utsuku shi i i ke bana o mi ma shi ta
I saw beautiful flower arrangements at the exhibition.
Tips for using 生け花
- In English, ikebana usually refers specifically to the Japanese art of arranging flowers, not to any ordinary display of flowers.