English–Japanese

“hydrangea” in Japanese

Japanese

Pronunciation

Romajiajisai

Example

母は青いあじさいを庭に植えました。haha wa ao i a ji sa i o niwa ni u e ma shi ta

My mother planted a blue hydrangea in the garden.

Illustration for あじさい (hydrangea)

How to say “hydrangea” in Japanese

“Hydrangea” in Japanese is あじさい (ajisai).

Refers to a flowering shrub whose rounded clusters of small flowers make it a familiar garden plant.

Full entry for あじさい: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with あじさい

雨上がりの道にあじさいが鮮やかに咲いています。ame a ga ri no michi ni a ji sa i ga aza ya ka ni sa i te i ma su

After the rain, the hydrangeas along the road are blooming in vivid colors.

Tips for using あじさい

  • In English, hydrangea is notable for flowers that can change from blue to pink as soil conditions change, which makes the word easy to connect with garden color.

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