Viewing Cherry Blossoms
Sakura Viewing, Cherry Blossom Viewing
noun
When you have flowers that you can see, you are viewing flowers. But not just any flowers. What flowers do Japanese people love viewing? That's right, this word refers to viewing cherry blossoms.
The focus of 花見 is on the act of appreciating blossoming trees, often accompanied by outdoor gatherings, picnics, or parties. Although cherry blossoms are the most commonly associated flowers, the term can encompass other flower-viewing experiences as well.
The reading for this vocab is all kun'yomi, but you learned the kun'yomi readings of both these when you learned their kanji. So no worries there. You can spend the extra time viewing the cherry blossoms.
花見のイベント
cherry blossom viewing events
花見のシーズン
cherry blossom viewing season
花見のスポット
cherry blossom viewing spots
お花見シーズン
cherry blossom viewing season
お花見する
to go cherry blossom viewing
お花見パーティー
a cherry blossom viewing party
花見スポット
cherry blossom viewing spots
花見シーズン
cherry blossom viewing season
花見ツアー
a cherry blossom viewing tour
四月一日、花見しましょう。
Let's do cherry blossom viewing on April 1st.
木の下で花見をしながらビールを口にした。
I had some beer while viewing the cherry blossoms under the tree.
花見シーズンには、この町にたくさんの人が来ます。
Many people come to this town during cherry blossom season.