English–Japanese

“morning glory” in Japanese

Japanese

Pronunciation

Romajiasagao

Example

夏になると、朝顔を育てます。natsu ni na ru to asa gao o soda te ma su

I grow morning glories in summer.

Illustration for 朝顔 (morning glory)

How to say “morning glory” in Japanese

“Morning glory” in Japanese is 朝顔 (asagao).

Refers to a flower whose colorful blooms open in the morning and usually fade later the same day.

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

Example sentences with 朝顔

毎朝、ベランダの朝顔に水をやります。mai asa be ra n da no asa gao ni mizu o ya ri ma su

I water the morning glory on my balcony every morning.

Tips for using 朝顔

  • English uses morning glory for several related plants, while Japanese 朝顔 (asagao) commonly refers to Ipomoea nil, a familiar summer flower in Japan.

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