Japanese word

はす

Pronunciation

Romajihasu

Meaning

  • nounlotus

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)

More examples

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.

Core concept

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

Common phrases

  • はすの花ha su no hana

    lotus flower

  • はすの葉ha su no ha

    lotus leaf

  • はすの実ha su no jitsu

    lotus seed

Definition in Japanese

水面に大きな葉を浮かべ、長い茎の先に花を咲かせる水生植物。sui men ni ō ki na ha o u ka be naga i kuki no saki ni hana o sa ka se ru sui sei shoku butsu

Word origin

The Japanese noun はす (hasu, "lotus") comes from はちす (hachisu), a name associated with the fruit head's resemblance to 蜂巣 (hachisu, "bee nest"); 蓮 (hasu) is its usual kanji spelling.

Usage tips

  • 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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