English–Japanese
“petal” in Japanese
Japanese
Pronunciation
Romajihanabira
Example
赤い花びらが風で飛びます。aka i hana bi ra ga kaze de to bi ma su
Red petals blow in the wind.
How to say “petal” in Japanese
“Petal” in Japanese is 花びら (hanabira).
花びら (hanabira, "petal") refers to the thin, often colorful part of a flower that surrounds its center.
Example sentences with 花びら
赤い花びらを一枚見つけました。aka i hana bi ra o ichi mai mi tsu ke ma shi ta
I found a red petal.
桜の花びらが水面に浮かびます。sakura no hana bi ra ga sui men ni u ka bi ma su
Cherry blossom petals float on the water.
Tips for using 花びら
- The image of 花びら (hanabira) floating down is strongly associated with cherry-blossom season in Japanese poems and seasonal descriptions.