Hanakotoba
is the Japanese form of the 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 from the impressions of nature and the presence of thorns with the height of tall plants, flowers and garlands of flowers through the various types. These are meant to convey emotion and communicate directly to the recipient or viewer without needing the use of words.
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 | Sincere | |
アムブロシアー | Amuburoshiā | Ambrosia | Pious | |
紫苑 | Shion | Aster tataricus | Remembrance | |
躑躅 | Tsutsuji | Azalea | Patient/Modest | |
ブルーベル | Burūberu | Bluebell | Grateful | |
サボテン | Saboten | Cactus | Lust/Sex | |
椿 | Tsubaki | Camellia | In Love, Perishing with grace | |
椿 | Tsubaki | Camellia | Longing | |
椿 | Tsubaki | Camellia | Waiting | |
黒百合 | Kuroyuri | Fritillaria camschatcensis | Love, curse | |
カーネーション | Kānēshon | Carnation | Fascination, Distinction, and Love | |
桜 | Sakura | Cherry Blossom | Kind/Gentle/Transience of Life | |
黄菊 | Kigiku | Chrysanthemum | Imperial | |
白菊 | Shiragiku | Chrysanthemum | Truth | |
クローバー | 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 | |
エリカ | Erika | Erica | Solitude | |
勿忘草 | Wasurenagusa | Forget-me-not | True love | |
フリージア | Furījia | Freesia | Childish/Immature | |
梔子 | Kuchinashi | Gardenia | Secret love | |
鷺草 | Sagisō | Habenaria radiata | My thoughts will follow you into your dreams | |
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/loyalty | |
ジャスミン | Jasumin | Jasmine | Friendly/Graceful | |
ラベンダー | Rabendā | Lavender | Faithful | |
白百合 | Shirayuri | Lily | Purity/Chastity | |
小百合 | Sayuri | Lily | Hatred/Revenge | |
鈴蘭/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 | |
向日葵 | Himawari | Sunflower | Respect, passionate love, radiance | |
蓮華 | Renge | Lotus | Far from the one he loves/Purity/Chastity | |
マグノリア | Magunoria | Magnolia | Natural | |
宿り木/ホーリー | Yadorigi/Hōrii | Mistletoe/Holly | Looking | |
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 | Fun-Loving | |
芥子 | Keshi | Poppy | Rejoice | |
芥子 | Keshi | Poppy | Success | |
桜草 | Sakurasō | Primrose | Desperate | |
紅薔薇 | Benibara | Rose | Love/In love | |
薔薇 | Bara | Rose | Innocence/Silence/Devotion | |
黄色薔薇 | Kiiroibara | Rose | Jealousy | |
桃色バラ | Momoirobara | Rose | Trust/Happiness/Confidence | |
スイートピー | Suītopī | Sweet Pea | Goodbye | |
チューリップ | Chūrippu | Tulip | Fame/Charity/Trust | |
チューリップ | Chūrippu | Tulip | One-Sided Love | |
美女桜 | Bijozakura | Verbena | Cooperative | |
菫 | Sumire | Violet | Honesty | |
百日草 | Hyakunichisou | Zinnia | Loyalty |