Hanakotoba

Hanakotoba (花言葉) is the Japanese form of the language of flowers. The language was meant to convey emotion and communicate directly to the recipient or viewer without needing the use of words.

Flowers and their meanings

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Japanese name Romaji English Meaning Image
アマリリス Amaririsu Amaryllis Shy
Amaryllis belladonna
アネモネ Anemone Anemone (white) Sincere
Anemone narcissifolia
アムブロシアー Amuburoshiā Ambrosia Pious
Ambrosia
紫苑 Shion Aster tataricus Remembrance
Aster tataricus
躑躅 Tsutsuji Azalea Patient, modest
Azalea
ブルーベル Burūberu Bluebell Grateful
Common bluebell
サボテン Saboten Cactus Lust, sex
Cactus flower
赤 椿 Aka Tsubaki Camellia (red) In love, perishing with grace
Camellia japonica
黄色い椿 Kiiroi Tsubaki Camellia (yellow) Longing
Camellia japonica alba pena
白椿 Shiro Tsubaki Camellia (white) Waiting
Camellia japonica nobilissima
黒百合 Kuroyuri Fritillaria camschatcensis Love, curse
Fritillaria camschatcensis
カーネーション Kānēshon Carnation Fascination, distinction, love
Carnation
Sakura Cherry blossom Kind, gentle, transience of life
Cherry blossom
黄菊 Kigiku Chrysanthemum (yellow) Imperial
Yellow chrysanthemum
白菊 Shiragiku Chrysanthemum (white) Truth
Chrysanthemums
(四つ葉の) クローバー (Yotsuba no) kurōbā Four-leaf clover Lucky
Four-leaf clover
水仙 Suisen Daffodil Respect
Daffodil
天竺牡丹 Tenjikubotan Dahlia Good taste
Dahlia
雛菊 Hinagiku Daisy Faith
Daisy
エーデルワイス Ēderuwaisu Edelweiss Courage, power
Edelweiss
エリカ Erika Erica Solitude
Erica
勿忘草 Wasurenagusa Forget-me-not True love
Forget-me-not
フリージア Furiijia Freesia Childish, immature
Freesia
梔子 Kuchinashi Gardenia Secret love
Gardenia
鷺草 Sagisō Habenaria radiata Purity, delicateness, "I'll be thinking of you even in my dreams"[1]
Habenaria radiata
ハイビースカス Haibiisukasu Hibiscus Gentle
Hibiscus
忍冬 Suikazura Honeysuckle Generous
Honeysuckle
紫陽花 Ajisai Hydrangea Pride
Hydrangea
菖蒲, アイリス Ayame, Airisu Iris Good news, glad tidings, loyalty
Iris
茉莉花/素馨, ジャスミン Matsurika/Sokei, Jasumin Arabian jasmine/Spanish jasmine, Jasmine Friendly, graceful
Jasmine
ラベンダー Rabendā Lavender Faithful
Lavender
白百合 Shirayuri Lily (white) Purity, chastity
White lily
アルストロメリア Arusutoromeria Lily of the Incas (Alstroemeria) Such strong connection that language is limited when trying to explain it
Alstroemeria (Lily of the Incas) CT
小百合 Sayuri Lily (orange) Hatred, revenge
Orange lily
鈴蘭/百合 Suzuran/Yuri Lily of the Valley/Spider lily Sweet
Lily of the Valley
鬼百合 Oniyuri Tiger lily Wealth
Tiger lily
彼岸花/曼珠沙華 Higanbana/Manjushage Red spider lily Never to meet again, lost memory, abandonment
Red spider lily
向日葵 Himawari Sunflower Respect, passionate love, radiance
Sunflower
蓮華 Renge Lotus Far from the one he loves, purity, chastity
Lotus
木蓮, マグノリア Mokuren, Magunoria Magnolia Natural
Magnolia
宿り木/ホーリー Yadorigi/Hōrii Mistletoe/Holly Looking for love
Holly
朝顔 Asagao Morning glory Willful promises
Morning glory
水仙 Suisen Narcissus Self-esteem
Narcissus
パンジー Panjii Pansy Thoughtful, caring
Pansy
牡丹 Botan Peony Bravery
Peony
雛芥子 Hinageshi Poppy (red) Fun-loving
Red poppy
芥子(白) Keshi(shiro) Poppy (white) Rejoice
White poppy
芥子(黄) Keshi(ki) Poppy (yellow) Success
Yellow poppy
桜草 Sakurasō Primrose Desperate
Primrose
紅薔薇 Benibara Rose (red) Love, in love
Red rose
薔薇 Bara Rose (white) Innocence, silence, devotion
White rose
黄色薔薇 Kiiroibara Rose (yellow) Jealousy
Yellow rose
桃色バラ Momoirobara Rose (pink) Trust, happiness, confidence
Pink rose
スイートピー Suiitopii Sweet pea Goodbye
Sweet pea
チューリップ Chūrippu Tulip (red) Fame, charity, trust
Red tulip
チューリップ Chūrippu Tulip (yellow) One-sided love
Yellow tulip
美女桜 Bijozakura Verbena Cooperative
Verbena
Sumire Violet Honesty
Violet
百日草 Hyakunichisou Zinnia Loyalty
Zinnia


See also

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References

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  1. ^ "サギソウの花言葉". 花言葉-由来. Retrieved 14 August 2020.
  • Gatti, Sabrina (2016). Lieve ed eterna come un fiore. La florigrafia. Analisi storico-sociologica di una forma di comunicazione non verbale (in Italian). Naples: Eracle Edizioni. ISBN 978-8867431632.