The Japanese vocabulary「花見 (はなみ、hanami)」means “flower (cherry blossom) viewing.” Please learn the pronunciation and the example sentences.
Japanese Vocabulary and the Meaning
| Key Word | 花見 |
| Hiragana | はなみ |
| Romaji Reading | hanami |
| English Meaning | flower (cherry blossom) viewing |
「花見」is a part of the Japanese culture. The literal translation is “flower viewing.” However, it sometimes indicates “cherry blossom viewing party.”
We have a culture of seeing cherry blossoms in spring. It’s like a picnic or an outdoor party. We enjoy viewing cherry blossoms, eating, and drinking.
| Key Word | お花見 |
| Hiragana | おはなみ |
| Romaji Reading | hanami |
| English Meaning | flower (cherry blossom) viewing (Polite Form) |
The Correct Japanese Pronunciations
Please learn the pronunciation by watching the attached video. You can also learn example sentences.
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The Example Japanese Sentences
It is important to have skills in both non-honorific and honorific languages in order to use Japanese correctly.
I’ll have a cherry blossom viewing on Sunday.
Polite Form:
日曜日に花見をしよう。
Nichiyōbi ni hanami o shiyō.
Let’s have a cherry blossom viewing on Sunday.
Polite Form:
日曜日に花見をしましょう。
Nichiyōbi ni hanami o shimashō.
I went cherry blossom viewing with my club members last week.
Plain Form:
先週、サークルメンバーで花見に行った。
Senshū, sākuru-menbā de hanami ni itta.
Polite Form:
先週、サークルメンバーで花見に行きました。
Senshū, sākuru-menbā de hanami ni ikimashita.
