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白菊

White Chrysanthemum


Meaning

White Chrysanthemum

Word Type

noun

Explanation

A white chrysanthemum is a white chrysanthemum.


Reading

しらぎく

Explanation

The reading of 白 is a bit different from normal. It's しら instead of しろ, so do your best to keep that in mind. Watch out for the rendaku.


Context

Context Sentences

家の前に大量の白菊を並べるなんて、迷惑行為以上のことだよ。だって、白菊は日本では死者を弔う花だからね。言ってる意味が分かりますか?

Placing a bunch of white chrysanthemums in front of a house is more than just a nuisance because they are used to mourn the dead in Japan. Do you get what I’m saying?


Kanji Composition