How do you read this? Check your general knowledge with a kanji reading quiz about flowers!

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How many kanji for flowers can you read? Kanji like “sakura” (cherry blossom) and “kiku” (chrysanthemum) are commonly seen in everyday life, but when it comes to other flower kanji, you might find yourself wondering, “How do you read this again?” In this article, we introduce the readings of flower kanji in a quiz format.

Not only can you enjoy learning kanji that evoke the seasons, but it’s also useful for general knowledge.

Try quizzing family and friends or checking your own knowledge as you explore kanji for flowers!

[How do you read this?] Check your general knowledge with a quiz on how to read kanji for flowers! (21–30)

How do you read “薺”?

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Shepherd’s purse

It is a plant beloved in Japan as one of the seven herbs of spring. Since ancient times it has been used as both food and medicinal herb, and is especially indispensable in nanakusa-gayu (seven-herb rice porridge). It grows wild almost everywhere, such as along roadsides and in fields, and its distinctive seedpods and small white flowers are memorable. The nickname “penpen-gusa” spread because the seedpods of shepherd’s purse resemble the plectrum used for the shamisen.

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In conclusion

Through a kanji reading quiz on flowers for a general audience, you’ve gotten to know the kanji for those familiar flowers you see every day. Getting the answers right is important, but even if you make mistakes, it’s fine as long as you learn from them and use that knowledge next time! There are still many more flower-related kanji out there, so let this article be your springboard to enjoy exploring even more flower kanji.