Japanese word

ばら

Pronunciation

Romajibara

Meaning

  • nounrose

Example

ばらを一輪買いました。ba ra o ichi rin ka i ma shi ta

I bought a rose.

Illustration for ばら (rose)

More examples

母の日にばらを贈りました。haha no hi ni ba ra o oku ri ma shi ta

I gave my mother a rose on Mother's Day.

Core concept

Refers to a flowering plant with prickly stems and soft, often fragrant blossoms.

Common phrases

  • ばらを贈るba ra o oku ru

    give a rose

  • ばらの花束ba ra no hana taba

    a bouquet of roses

Similar words

ローズrōzu: A loanword referring to the flower, often used in product names and decorative contexts.

Definition in Japanese

とげのある茎に花を咲かせる植物。to ge no a ru kuki ni hana o sa ka se ru shoku butsu

Word origin

The Japanese word ばら (bara) is also written 薔薇 (bara), a character spelling associated with the Chinese name for the rose; the origin of the Japanese reading is uncertain.

Usage tips

  • In English, Rose is also a common personal name, so Rose bought a rose can refer to both a person and a flower.

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