Japanese Word · Intermediate
虞美人草
synonym of 雛罌粟 (hinageshi, “Papaver rhoeas, common poppy, corn poppy, field poppy”)
Pronunciation: [ɡɯ̟bʲiʑĩɰ̃so̞ː]
Meaning
synonym of 雛罌粟 (hinageshi, “Papaver rhoeas, common poppy, corn poppy, field poppy”)
Example
劇場の中のまるい広場には、緑の草の毛氈の中に真紅の虞美人草が咲き乱れて、かよわい花弁がわずかな風にふるえていた。
In the round open area of the theater, deep crimson field poppies bloomed profusely on a carpet of green grass, and their delicate petals trembled in the slightest wind.
Practice tips
- Practice 虞美人草 out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
- Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
- Pay attention to context: this Japanese word is for intermediate-level learners.