No. 313 in Japanese
花
"Flower."
In a sentence
庭には美しい花が咲いています。
In the garden, beautiful flowers are blooming.
Here, '花' (flower) is used in its primary meaning, referring to a natural plant structure admired for its beauty.
あの人は社交の花だ。
That person is the charm of social gatherings.
In this sentence, '花' (flower) is used metaphorically to signify something or someone outstanding and admired, similar to how a beautiful flower stands out.
文壇の花と称される作家。
A writer praised as the flower of the literary world.
Used metaphorically, '花' represents distinction or excellence in the given domain, here symbolizing recognition in literature.
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