Hanakotoba

Hanakotoba (花言葉, はなことば, Floriography, Language of flowers). In this practice plants were given codes and passwords. Physiological effects and action under the color of the flowers, put into words the impressions of nature and the presence of thorns with the height of tall plants, flowers and garlands of flowers through the various types. Meant to convey emotion and communicate directly to each other without needing the use of words.

In Great Britain, this practice became popular during the 19th century Victorian Era. Their delicate feelings at the time the "Language of Flowers" are not currently being transmitted correctly. However, the special meaning of the language of flowers have not been forgotten by many. A sweet red rose in passionate love, the cure of disease pink roses, white roses, and Kiyoshi Makoto virtue, and so the yellow rose and dedication Megumi Yuu respectively, in the modern sense of the floral language of flowers impression that remains tied to this talks.

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Flowers and their meanings

These flowers will be listed in alphabetical order by their names in English.

Japanese Name Romaji English Meaning Image
アマリリス Amaririsu Amaryllis Shy
アネモネ Anemone Anemone(White) Sincere
躑躅 Tsutsuji Azalea Patient/Modest
アムブロシアー Amuburoshiā Ambrosia Pious
ブルーベル Burūberu Bluebell Grateful
カクタス Kakutasu Cactus Lust/Sex
椿 Tsubaki Camellia (Red) In Love
椿 Tsubaki Camellia (Yellow) Longing
椿 Tsubaki Camellia (White) Waiting
カーネーション Kānēshon Carnation Fascination, Distinction, and Love
Sakura Cherry Blossom Kind/Gentle
 黄菊 Kigiku Chrysanthemum (Yellow) Imperial
白菊 Shiragiku Chrysanthemum (White) Truth
(四つ葉の) クローバー (Yotsuba no) kurōbā Four-leaf clover Lucky
水仙 Suisen Daffodil Respect
天竺牡丹 Tenjikubotan Dahlia Good taste
雛菊 Hinagiku Daisy Faith
エーデルワイス Ēderuwaisu Edelweiss Courage/Power
勿忘草 Wasurenagusa Forget-me-not True love
フリージア Furījia Freesia Childish/Immature
梔子 Kuchinashi Gardenia Secret love
ハイビースカス Haibīsukasu Hibiscus Gentle
忍冬 Suikazura Honeysuckle Generous
紫陽花 Ajisai Hydrangea Pride
アイリス, 菖蒲 Ayame Iris Good News/Glad tidings
ジャスミン Jasumin Jasmine Friendly/Graceful
ラベンダー Rabendā Lavender Faithful
白百合 Shirayuri Lily (White) Purity/Chastity
小百合 Sayuri Lily (Orange) Hatred/Revenge
百合 Suzuran/Yuri Lily of the Valley/Spider Lily Sweet
鬼百合 Oniyuri Tiger Lily Wealth
彼岸花 /
曼珠沙華
Higanbana /
Manjushage
Red Spider Lily Never to meet again/Lost memory/Abandonment
蓮華 Renge Lotus Far from the one he loves/Purity/Chastity
マグノリア Magunoria Magnolia Natural
ヤドリギ/ホーリー Yadorigi/Hōrii Mistletoe/Holly Looking (Single and "--")
朝顔 Asagao Morning Glory Willful promises
水仙 Suisen Narcissus Self-Esteem
パンジー Panjī Pansy Thoughtful/Caring
牡丹 Botan Peony bravery
雛芥子 Hinageshi Poppy (Red) Fun-Loving
芥子(白) Keshi(Shiro) Poppy (White) Rejoice
芥子(黄) Keshi(Ki) Poppy (Yellow) Success
桜草 Sakurasō Primrose Desperate
紅薔薇 Benibara Rose (Red) Love/In love
薔薇 Bara Rose (White) Innocence/Silence/Devotion
黄色薔薇 Kiiroibara Rose (Yellow) Jealousy
桃色薔薇 Momoirobara Rose (Pink) Trust/Happiness/Confidence
スイートピー Suītopī Sweet Pea Goodbye
チューリップ Chūrippu Tulip (Red) Fame/Charity/Trust
チューリップ Chūrippu Tulip (Yellow) One-Sided Love
美女桜 Bijozakura Verbena Cooperative
Sumire Violet Honesty
百日草 Hyakunichisou Zinnia Loyalty

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