Japanese word

花壇

Pronunciation

Romajikadan

Meaning

  • nounflower bed

Example

学校の花壇に花が咲いています。gak kō no ka dan ni hana ga sa i te i ma su

Flowers are blooming in the school flower bed.

Illustration for 花壇 (flower bed)

More examples

春になると、花壇に色とりどりの花を植えます。haru ni na ru to ka dan ni iro to ri do ri no hana o u e ma su

When spring comes, we plant colorful flowers in the flower bed.

Core concept

Refers to a prepared area where flowers are grown together as a visible part of a garden or other grounds.

Common phrases

  • 花壇に花を植えるka dan ni hana o u e ru

    plant flowers in a flower bed

  • 花壇の手入れka dan no te i re

    care for a flower bed

  • 花壇に水をやるka dan ni mizu o ya ru

    water a flower bed

  • 花壇を作るka dan o tsuku ru

    make a flower bed

Similar words

花園hanazono: A garden or area of grounds where many flowers are grown as a main feature.
花畑hanabatake: An open field planted with flowers or covered with flowering plants.

Definition in Japanese

花をまとめて植え、庭や敷地の一部として見せるための区画。hana o ma to me te u e niwa ya shiki chi no ichi bu to shi te mi se ru ta me no ku kaku

Word origin

花壇 (kadan) is a compound of 花 (ka, "flower") and 壇 (dan, "platform"), with the second element suggesting a set-apart or raised area.

Usage tips

  • A flower bed can contain seasonal plants that are changed during the year, making the term common in descriptions of parks, schools, and home gardens.

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