Japanese word

花見

Pronunciation

Romajihanami

Meaning

  • nouncherry blossom viewing

Example

来週、花見に行きます。rai shū hana mi ni i ki ma su

I am going cherry blossom viewing next week.

Illustration for 花見 (cherry blossom viewing)

More examples

きれいな桜の下で花見をしました。ki re i na sakura no shita de hana mi o shi ma shi ta

I enjoyed cherry blossom viewing under beautiful cherry trees.

Core concept

Centers on appreciating seasonal flowers, especially cherry blossoms, often as a shared outdoor activity.

Common phrases

  • 花見をするhana mi o su ru

    go cherry blossom viewing

  • 花見に行くhana mi ni i ku

    go cherry blossom viewing

  • 花見の季節hana mi no ki setsu

    cherry blossom viewing season

Definition in Japanese

桜の花を眺めて楽しむこと。sakura no hana o naga me te tano shi mu ko to

Word origin

The noun 花見 (hanami, "cherry blossom viewing") combines 花 (hana, "flower") and 見 (mi, "viewing").

Usage tips

  • In English, hanami is used as a cultural term for the spring custom of enjoying cherry blossoms, often with friends or family.

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