Divine Flowers for Japanese

16 Dec, 2024 Credit: Pexels

Sakura (桜) – Cherry Blossom

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Lotus (蓮, Hasu) – Lotus Flower

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Chrysanthemum (菊, Kiku) – Chrysanthemum

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Plum Blossom (梅, Ume) – Plum Blossom

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Wisteria (藤, Fuji) – Wisteria

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Camellia (椿, Tsubaki) – Camellia

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Iris (菖蒲, Shōbu) – Iris

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