菖蒲 | Japanese meaning

菖蒲【あやめ】

Frequency rank: 39,878. – 40,464.

noun (common) (futsuumeishi)

iris (flower)
Siberian iris (Iris sanguinea)
sweet flag (Acorus calamus); calamusarchaismsee also 菖蒲【しょうぶ】

Forms

菖蒲【あやめ】【アヤメ】Frequency rank: 39,878. – 40,464.
あやめ
アヤメ

Generated definitions (experimental)

iris (flower)

Refers to a specific type of flowering plant, recognized for its beautiful and varied colors, often associated with gardens and ornamental use.

。

Beautiful irises are blooming in the garden.

。

She picked irises and arranged them in a vase.

Siberian iris (Iris sanguinea)

A specific species of iris known for its resilience and adaptability, often found in natural settings and gardens.

、。

In Hokkaido, a lot of Siberian irises can be found in the mountains.

。

Wild Siberian irises grow naturally in that park.

sweet flag (Acorus calamus); calamus

Refers to a type of wetland plant known for its aromatic properties, often used in traditional medicine and as a flavoring.

。

The roots of sweet flag have been used for medicinal purposes since ancient times.

。

Sweet flags grow near the lake.

Generated collocations (experimental)

to admire irisesiris flowerleaves of the irisiris sake (sake flavored with iris)iris bath (bath with iris leaves)scent of iristo plant irisesflower of the Siberian iristo see irisesiris season