花

Proverb

reality can not compete with imagination; prospect is often better than possession

Proverb

blue are the hills that are far away; the grass is always greener on the other side of the fence; far away smells of flowers; close up smells of dung

tea-of-heaven (Hydrangea macrophylla subsp. serrata); mountain hydrangea

tea-of-heaven (Hydrangea macrophylla subsp. serrata); mountain hydrangea

kamraj (Helminthostachys zeylanica); tunjuk-langit; di wu gong

flower that is said to cause rain if picked (convolvulus, etc.)

beach naupaka (Scaevola taccada); beach cabbage

Work of art, literature, music, etc. name

Aoto Zōshi Hana no Nishiki-e (kabuki play by Kawatake Mokuami)

Idiomatic expression; From a quote by Su Shi

natural state; being unspoilt by human touch; willows are green, flowers are crimson

Proverb

spring is beautiful

Proverb

things are different by nature; all things have their characteristics

Grand Cordon of the Supreme Order of the Chrysanthemum

Tsukushi rhododendron (Rhododendron metternichii var.)

Hakusan rhododendron (Rhododendron metternichii var.)

Western hydrangea; Hydrangea macrophylla

day lily (Hemerocallis dumortieri); orange-yellow day lily; Nikko day lily

Idiomatic expression

to come alive (once again); to spring back into life; for flowers to blossom out of a fried bean

indoor cherry blossom viewing

Buddhism

flowers and incense (given as a Buddhist offering)

ribbon eel (Rhinomuraena quaesita)

zebra finch (Taeniopygia guttata)

ladies' pavilion (of the inner Heian Palace)

Food, cooking

bowl of rice topped with beef (or pork) and egg

woolly lespedeza (Lespedeza tomentosa) (species of flower)

tea ceremony and flower arranging

cucurbit leaf beetle (Aulacophora femoralis)