Japanese word

花束

Pronunciation

Romajihanataba

Meaning

  • nounbouquet

Example

母に花束を贈ります。haha ni hana taba o oku ri ma su

I give my mother a bouquet.

Illustration for 花束 (bouquet)

More examples

友人の結婚式に花束を持って行きます。yū jin no kek kon shiki ni hana taba o mo tte i ki ma su

I am taking a bouquet to my friend's wedding.

Core concept

Refers to flowers gathered and arranged together as one gift or display.

Common phrases

  • 花束を贈るhana taba o oku ru

    give a bouquet

  • 花束を受け取るhana taba o u ke to ru

    receive a bouquet

  • 花束を注文するhana taba o chū mon su ru

    order a bouquet

  • 花束を持って行くhana taba o mo tte i ku

    take a bouquet

  • 花束を手渡すhana taba o te wata su

    present a bouquet

Similar words

ブーケbūke: A bouquet of flowers, especially one arranged for a wedding or another formal occasion.

Definition in Japanese

贈り物や飾りにするため、複数の花を組み合わせてまとめたもの。oku ri mono ya kaza ri ni su ru ta me fuku sū no hana o ku mi a wa se te ma to me ta mo no

Word origin

As a Japanese compound, 花束 (hanataba) combines 花 (hana, "flower") and 束 (taba, "bundle"), describing flowers gathered into a bundle.

Usage tips

  • In Japanese celebrations, 花束 (hanataba) is often presented as a gift at events such as graduations, performances, and farewells.

Other meanings

  • bunch of flowersnoun

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