This is the 9746th most frequent Japanese word.
蓮
"蓮" means "lotus."
In this sentence, "蓮" refers to the physical lotus flowers that are present in a pond, showcasing its common botanical usage.
その池には美しい蓮の花が咲いています。
There are beautiful lotus flowers blooming in the pond.
Here, "蓮" is used in an abstract or symbolic sense, indicating its cultural or religious significance rather than the physical flower.
蓮は日本の文化でも重要な象徴です。
The lotus is also an important symbol in Japanese culture.
In this usage, "蓮" is used as a proper noun, functioning as a person's name derived from the word for lotus.