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.
雪割草は早春に咲く可憐な花です。
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.
三角草の葉は特徴的な三裂形です。
The leaves of the liverleaf have a distinctive three-lobed shape.
Katakana rendering of the scientific genus name Hepatica. Used mainly in botanical or gardening circles, less common in everyday language.
ヘパティカは日本でも山野草として人気があります。
Hepatica is popular in Japan as a wildflower.