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薔薇

Readings

Kana: ばら、しょうび、そうび、バラ
Romaji: bara, shōbi, soubi, bara
Kana
Romaji

Definition

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rose

Note: word usually written using kana alone

Kanji

Readings: バ、 ショウ、 ショク、 ソウ、 みずたで
Meaning: a kind of grass
Readings: ラ、 ビ、 ぜんまい
Meaning: an edible fern

Example Sentences

バラは(こん)満開(まんかい)です。
➥The roses are now in full bloom.
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バラが()いている。
➥The roses are in bloom.
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このバラちょうだい。
➥I'll take these roses.
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バラの(はな)満開(まんかい)だ。
➥The roses are in full bloom.
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この薔薇(ばら)(うつく)しい。
➥This rose is beautiful.
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バラは(はる)()きます。
➥The roses bloom in spring.
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