[For Seniors] Let’s Have Fun with an Autumn Flower Kanji Quiz! A Collection of Kanji That Look Readable but Aren’t

Social worker / Care workermoko
My name is Moko, a mother of three who admired my mother and worked in the care industry as a care worker and as a medical social worker (MSW) in a hospital. I will be drawing on my previous experience to write mainly about caregiving. Thank you in advance.

How about slowly gazing at and deciphering the beautiful kanji for flowers that evoke the atmosphere of autumn? It would also be lovely to enjoy a kanji quiz while humming a nostalgic song in a garden scented with fragrant olive (kinmokusei).

A large quiz tournament with a show-of-hands format would likely be a hit as well.

Spending time with seniors, you can naturally spark conversation by exploring the origins and meanings of kanji for flowers that color Japan’s seasons—like bellflower (kikyo), pink (nadeshiko), and cosmos (akizakura).

Savor a delightful moment that stimulates the mind while feeling the changing of the seasons.

[For Seniors] Liven Up with an Autumn Flower Kanji Quiz! A Collection of Kanji That Look Readable but Aren’t (11–20)

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Gerbera

"Hanaguruma" is another name for the gerbera. Gerberas are perennial plants in the daisy family that bloom in a variety of colors from spring to autumn. Because the shape of the flower resembles a wheel, they are also called "Hanaguruma" (flower cart). They are widely cherished as ornamental plants and are often planted in autumn flower beds. The gerbera’s flower language signifies "hope" and "always moving forward," bringing a cheerful feeling. It is one of the autumn flowers beloved by older adults as well.

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