Translation guide
A small perennial woodland plant with three-lobed leaves and early spring flowers, also known as hepatica or liverwort. In Japanese, it is primarily referred to by its botanical name or a few common names.
Referring to the flowering plant with lobed leaves, often found in woodlands and blooming in early spring.
The most common Japanese name for hepatica/liverleaf, literally 'snow-dividing plant', as it blooms when snow is melting. Widely recognized, especially in horticulture.
The liverleaf is a lovely flower that blooms in early spring.
Another common name, meaning 'triangle plant', referring to the three-lobed leaves. Used in some regions and botanical contexts.
Katakana rendering of the scientific genus name Hepatica. Used mainly in botanical or gardening circles, less common in everyday language.
The leaves of the liverleaf have a distinctive three-lobed shape.
Hepatica is popular in Japan as a wildflower.