Translation guide
The flowering shrub azalea. In Japanese, the most common word is つつじ, which can refer to both azaleas and rhododendrons. There are also more specific terms like さつき for the satsuki azalea.
Referring to the azalea plant or its flowers in everyday contexts.
The most common and general word for azalea. It can also refer to rhododendrons in some contexts, but in everyday use it typically means azalea.
Referring to the Rhododendron indicum, a late-blooming azalea often used in bonsai.
Specifically the satsuki azalea, which blooms in May (the fifth month, traditionally called さつき). It is a popular bonsai subject.
Using a more literary or classical term for azalea, often found in poetry or traditional contexts.
The kanji form of つつじ, used in literary or formal writing. It is not commonly used in everyday communication.
庭につつじが咲いています。
Azaleas are blooming in the garden.
The azalea flowers are beautiful, aren't they?
Loanword from English, used especially in horticultural contexts or when emphasizing the Western azalea varieties.
This azalea is a Western variety.
I am growing a satsuki azalea bonsai.
The satsuki azaleas are in full bloom.
The season when azaleas bloom in profusion.