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Reading

Kana: つぼみ
Romaji: tsubomi
Kana
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Definition

1

bud; flower bud

Kanji

Readings: ライ、 つぼみ
Meanings: bud (plants, mushrooms not yet opened)
Readings: ガン、 カン、 つぼみ
Meaning: bud (plant)

Example Sentences

(はな)はまだ(つぼみ)だ。
➥The flowers are still in bud.
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つぼみがほころび(はじ)めた。
➥The buds began to open.
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(はな)はつぼみから成長(せいちょう)する。
➥Blossoms develop from buds.
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バラはつぼみが()ている。
➥The roses are in bud.
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(はな)はつぼみから発育(はついく)する。
➥Blossoms develop from buds.
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つぼみがだんだん(いろ)づいてきた。
➥The buds are beginning to show signs of color.
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