Word details

柳は緑、花は紅

Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 柳は緑、花は紅.

Dictionary

Entry

柳は緑、花は紅やなぎはみどり、はなはくれないExpression
1

Idiomatic expression; From a quote by Su Shi

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

2

Proverb

spring is beautiful

3

Proverb

things are different by nature; all things have their characteristics

Character notes

Kanji in this Word

willow

9 strokesFrequency 1,169JLPT N1Grade 8

On

リュウ

Kun

やなぎ

Nanori

なぎやいやぎやなやない

green

14 strokesFrequency 1,180JLPT N2Grade 3

On

リョクロク

Kun

みどり

flower

7 strokesFrequency 578JLPT N4Grade 1

On

Kun

はな

Nanori

crimson, deep red

9 strokesFrequency 1,299JLPT N2Grade 6

On

コウ

Kun

べにくれないあか.い

Nanori

くれもみ

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