Translation guide
The flower head is the compact cluster of small flowers (florets) that form the bloom of plants like daisies, sunflowers, and chrysanthemums. In Japanese, this is typically expressed with specific botanical terms or descriptive phrases.
The compact cluster of small flowers forming the bloom of plants in the Asteraceae family.
The standard botanical term for a flower head (capitulum). Used in scientific and formal contexts.
ヒマワリの頭状花序は多くの小花からなる。
The sunflower's flower head consists of many small florets.
A less common botanical term for flower head, sometimes used in horticulture.
キクの花頭を観察する。
Observe the flower head of the chrysanthemum.
The rounded or flat top part of a flower where petals are attached, often used in everyday language.
A straightforward descriptive phrase meaning 'the head part of a flower'. Suitable for non-technical contexts.
その花の頭部はとても大きい。
The flower head is very large.
Literally 'the tip of the flower', often used to refer to the top part including the bloom.
花の先端が枯れてきた。
The flower head is starting to wither.
The entire flower bloom as seen in arrangements or gardens, often called a 'head' in English.
The general word for 'flower' or 'bloom'. In many contexts, 'flower head' can simply be translated as 花.
このバラの花は大きい。
This rose flower head is large.
Refers to a cluster of flowers or a flower head, especially when the blooms are grouped together.
In everyday conversation, simply using 花 (はな) is often sufficient. Reserve 頭状花序 for scientific or botanical discussions.
アジサイの花房が美しい。
The hydrangea flower heads are beautiful.