Translation guide
A small woodland plant with three-lobed leaves and early spring flowers, often called liverleaf or liverwort in English. In Japanese, it is known as ユキワリソウ (雪割草) or スハマソウ (州浜草), with regional and horticultural variations.
Referring to the flowering plant genus Hepatica, especially in botanical or gardening contexts.
The most common Japanese name for Hepatica, literally 'snow-breaking plant', as it blooms when snow melts. Used broadly for the genus.
ユキワリソウは早春に花を咲かせます。
Hepatica blooms in early spring.
Another Japanese name for Hepatica, often used for the species Hepatica nobilis var. japonica. Common in horticulture.
スハマソウの栽培が趣味です。
Growing hepaticas is my hobby.
Literally 'triangle plant', referring to the three-lobed leaves. Sometimes used for Hepatica, but can also refer to other plants. Less common.
ミスミソウは三角形の葉が特徴です。
The hepatica is characterized by its triangular leaves.
Discussing hepatica in the context of Japanese horticulture, where many cultivars exist.
In kanji form, often used in gardening catalogs and among enthusiasts. Same as ユキワリソウ.
雪割草の新品種が展示されています。
New varieties of hepatica are on display.
Kanji form of スハマソウ, used in written contexts or formal plant names.
州浜草は日本原産の植物です。
Hepatica is a plant native to Japan.
In some regions, ユキワリソウ may refer to other early spring flowers like Primula. In botanical contexts, スハマソウ is more precise for the Japanese species.