English–Japanese

“lotus” in Japanese

Japanese

Pronunciation

Romajihasu

Example

池にはすが咲いています。ike ni ha su ga sa i te i ma su

A lotus is blooming in the pond.

Illustration for はす (lotus)

How to say “lotus” in Japanese

“Lotus” in Japanese is はす (hasu).

Refers to a water plant whose round leaves float on the surface and whose large flowers rise above it.

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

Example sentences with はす

池の水面にはすの葉が浮かんでいます。ike no sui men ni ha su no ha ga u ka n de i ma su

Lotus leaves are floating on the surface of the pond.

Tips for using はす

  • The lotus effect takes its name from the plant's leaves, which can keep water and dirt from sticking to their surface.

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