Word details

花を咲かせる

Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 花を咲かせる.

Dictionary

Entry

花を咲かせるはなをさかせるExpressionIchidan verbFreq #11740
1

Idiomatic expression

to enliven (e.g. a conversation); to animate; to engage in enthusiastically

Examples
久しぶりに会ったんだから、酒でも飲みながら、昔話にでも花を咲かせるとするか。
It's been so long since we last met up. Let's have a drink or two and talk about the good old days.
2

Idiomatic expression

to become successful and well known

Character notes

Kanji in this Word

flower

7 strokesFrequency 578JLPT N4Grade 1

On

Kun

はな

Nanori

blossom, bloom

9 strokesFrequency 1,534JLPT N2Grade 8

On

ショウ

Kun

さ.く-ざき

Nanori

さき

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